Where to Charge Your EV Around Brisbane

Whether you drive a full battery electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV/HEV), charging infrastructure around Brisbane is growing fast—and it’s easier than ever to stay powered up. Here’s a practical guide to navigating the charging landscape around Brisbane. 

🔌 Understanding the Types of Charging

Knowing what kind of charger you need helps you plan smarter. In Queensland:

• Level 1 - Home Charging (Slow) Uses a regular household power point and adds about 10–20km of range per hour. Great for overnight charging.
• Level 2 - Fast AC Charging Found in workplaces, shopping centres, and public car parks. Adds 40–100km of range per hour, depending on your vehicle and the charger.
• Level 3 - DC Fast or Ultra Fast Charging Found along highways and major destinations. These chargers can add hundreds of kilometres in 15–45 minutes — perfect for road trips or quick top-ups.

For most Brisbane drivers, home or local public chargers cover everyday needs, while DC fast chargers make longer drives stress-free.

📍 Top Places to Charge in and around Brisbane

1. Brisbane CBD and Inner Suburbs

You’ll find plenty of chargers in and around the city centre — perfect if you live in an apartment or work in town.

• King George Square Car Park – Convenient for city workers or shoppers.
• South Bank Parklands – Grab a coffee or go for a walk while your car charges.
• Spring Hill & Fortitude Valley – Several Chargefox and Evie stations nearby.

Tip: Many city chargers are located inside paid parking areas, so check rates and whether you’ll need to bring your own cable before heading out.

2. Shopping Centres and Retail Hubs 

Shopping centres are one of the easiest places to charge — simply plug in and shop while your car tops up.

• Westfield Chermside – Free Level 2 charging for customers.
• Indooroopilly Shopping Centre – Multiple AC and DC chargers available.
• Skygate Shopping Centre (Brisbane Airport) – Home to an Evie Networks fast charger.

Tip: Combine errands or a meal with a charging stop — it turns “charging time” into productive time.

3. Highway and Road Trip Charging

Planning a getaway? Queensland’s Electric Super Highway connects Brisbane with major destinations across the state.

• BP Pulse and Evie Networks Stations - Found along key highways like the Bruce and Pacific.
• Caboolture, Gympie, Toowoomba & Gold Coast – All have fast-charging hubs ready for road-trippers.
• Redbank Plains and Ipswich – Great options before heading west.

These fast chargers can get you back on the road in as little as 20 minutes — enough time to stretch your legs and grab a snack.

🏠 Charging at Home

If you have a garage or driveway, home charging is by far the most convenient option. Many EV owners simply plug in overnight and wake up to a full battery every morning. Installing a Level 2 home charger speeds things up significantly and can often be done by a local licensed electrician.

🔋 Apps to Help You Find a Charger

There are several handy apps that make finding a charger simple:

• PlugShare – The most popular map for EV drivers; shows real-time availability.
• Chargefox – Australia’s largest network with both AC and DC stations.
• Evie Networks – Rapid charging across highways and metro areas.
• BP Pulse – Growing number of high-speed chargers along major routes.

Each app helps you locate chargers by plug type, speed, and cost — and even see if a station is currently in use.

Final Thoughts 

Owning an electric car in Brisbane is easier than ever. Whether you prefer the simplicity of home charging, the convenience of plugging in at the shops, or the power of DC fast chargers for longer trips, there’s a charging option to suit every lifestyle.

As Queensland continues to invest in its Electric Super Highway and expand urban charging access, “range anxiety” is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

So, if you’re considering an EV or PHEV, you can drive with confidence knowing that Brisbane’s ready for electric — and your next charge is never far away.