Australian EV charging prices are rising on some networks, the increase mainly blamed on increased energy costs.
Some EV charging has been offered free but that appears to be changing.
Evie Networks says its charging 45 cents per kWh (up from 40 cents) on its 50kW public fast chargers from February 13, although its 350kW ultra-fast charger pricing remains at 60 cents per kWh.
“This is the first price increase we have made since 2020 and is reflective of the increased cost of energy,” the company says.
“In 2023, we aim to continue building our clean, safe, convenient and dependable EV charging network across Australia.
“With over 100 charging locations currently open and further network expansion in 2023 and beyond, we hope you will continue to look to Evie Networks to power your future journeys.”
Ampol has increased fast charging prices for pay-as-you-go EV drivers by 15%, The Driven.io reports.
It says the price rise comes six months after opening its first AmpCharge fast charger site and EV drivers are being charged 69 cents per kWh – up from 60 cents.
“This has been shared on the charging station go-to site PlugShare under the AmpCharge sites,” says The Driven.io.
AmpCharge says the price rise is to reflect market conditions and rising energy costs.
It has about five EV fast charging sites in Queensland, New South Wales (2), Victoria and Western Australia and intends rolling out a total 120 sites by late this year.
Tesla is expected to open its supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs soon.
Comment on whether any price increases are planned has been sought from one of Australia’s largest EV charging networks Chargefox.
