EV charging

Charging your EV

In an EV, you no longer need to drive to a petrol station - you can charge at home, at work or at public charging stations.

With a range of home charger brands, installation options and varying charging costs, there's a lot to consider, so we've put together some helpful charging information.

Learn about charging:

• How long it takes to charge an EV
• Benefits of a home charger
• Home charger installation
• Cost of charging your EV at home
• Cost of charging your EV at a public charger

Considerations

Manufacturer caps
Most EV manufacturers currently have an 11kW limit on AC charging, half of what a 3-phase charger can deliver.

Grid caps
Some states have caps on the electricity grid that are lower than 22kW which, like manufacturer caps, is less than what a 3-phase charger can deliver.

Solar
Many EV drivers are keen to use their solar energy to charge but not all chargers are solar enabled. If you have solar, ensure the charger is equipped for this.

Purchase Options

Buy a charger
AGL not only has a range of Home Chargers to suit your needs but will complete the installation too. We offer both outright purchase or monthly payment plans (24 or 36 months). 

• View home chargers for sale

The cost of charging your vehicle will depend on three things:

• Your electricity rates
• The time of day you charge (peak or off-peak)
• The type of charger you use.
• Whether you charge with solar

It costs around 25 cents per kWh to charge an EV from home. (That’s about $5 for 100kms of travel.) Of course, electricity rates vary according to location and the time of day, so this is just a guide.

To calculate how much it will cost to fully charge your EV, simply multiply your electricity rate by the size of your EV battery. Here’s the formula:

EV battery size (kWh) x Electricity rate ($ per kWh) = Total charging cost ($)

AGL launched the Night Saver energy plan exclusively for electric vehicle owners. Follow the link and enter your address to see how much you can save.