Chargefox is the largest open-access fast-charging network in Australia, with 1,500+ stations spanning every state and a continuous coast-to-coast ultra-rapid corridor at 350 kW.
🇦🇺Australia
Network size
1,500+ chargers · 100+ ultra-rapid corridor sites
Max power
Up to 350 kW
Connectors
CCS2 · CHAdeMO
Founded
2017 · Chargefox Pty Ltd (motoring-club backed)
Network overview
Chargefox was founded in 2017 with backing from Australia's motoring clubs (NRMA, RACV, RAA) and has grown into the backbone of Australian EV travel. The network's ultra-rapid corridor connects Adelaide to Brisbane via Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra — over 4,200 km of continuous 350 kW coverage. Most NRMA and RACV members get free access on participating stalls, which makes Chargefox the de-facto club network in addition to its commercial coverage.
Chargefox operates across Australia, with notable presence in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart. Flagship corridors: Hume Highway Sydney–Melbourne (continuous 350 kW), Princes Highway Sydney–Brisbane, Pacific Highway, Western Highway Melbourne–Adelaide, and the Bruce Highway QLD coast. Major hub sites include Goulburn (NSW), Tarcutta (NSW), Euroa (VIC), Tailem Bend (SA), Coffs Harbour and Gympie (QLD). Perth coverage is concentrated on the Perth–Bunbury and Perth–Geraldton corridors. Tasmania has a complete ring road network via the Hobart–Launceston spine.
Maximum charging speed and connectors
Peak power on the Chargefox network reaches Up to 350 kW on the latest hardware. Supported connectors: CCS2, CHAdeMO. Real-world charge speed depends on your vehicle's on-board charging limit, battery state-of-charge and cell temperature — pre-conditioning the pack before arrival typically adds 20–40 kW of sustained throughput.
Pricing model
Chargefox runs tiered pricing per stall: A$0.40/kWh at 50 kW DC, A$0.55/kWh at 100–150 kW DC, and A$0.65–A$0.75/kWh at 350 kW ultra-rapid. NRMA, RACV, RAA, RACT, RAC and RACQ members get free charging at most motoring-club-funded ultra-rapid stalls (typically the marquee 350 kW sites). Pay-as-you-go uses credit card via the app or contactless on newer Tritium and Kempower stalls. Idle fees of A$0.50/minute kick in after 30 minutes at busy ultra-rapid sites.
App and contactless requirements
The Chargefox app is required at most older stalls (Tritium first-generation hardware) — download, register card, scan QR. Newer Kempower and Alpitronic stalls accept contactless tap-to-pay directly. Plug-and-charge is rolling out on the 350 kW corridor through 2026. Autocharge support is being added for Tesla, Hyundai, Kia and Polestar.
Reliability and uptime
Chargefox uptime sits around 96–98% on the ultra-rapid corridor — slightly behind Tesla Supercharger AU but comfortably ahead of legacy networks. Hot-weather performance is a known constraint: stalls in the SA and northern QLD interior can throttle from 350 kW to 200 kW above 40 °C ambient. Most coastal sites hold their rated kW year-round. The 24/7 phone line is Australia-based and answers in under three minutes.
Best use case
Chargefox is the default network for long-distance Australian EV travel. The continuous Adelaide–Melbourne–Sydney–Brisbane corridor at 350 kW makes it possible to cross-country in any modern CCS2 EV without app-switching. For NRMA/RACV members on participating sites, charging is literally free — pair with the motoring-club roadside assistance bundle and it pays for itself in two long trips. Less suited to dense urban driving (Sydney/Melbourne CBD coverage is thinner than Evie Networks), and outside the major corridors expect 50–100 kW stalls rather than 350 kW.
Compatible vehicles
Every modern Australian EV works on Chargefox. CCS2 stalls cover the Tesla Model 3/Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6, Polestar 2, BYD Atto 3, MG4 and BMW i4. CHAdeMO is still supported on most 50 kW stalls for the Nissan Leaf. The network's 350 kW ultra-rapid stalls deliver full speed to 800-volt EVs (Ioniq 5, EV6) and on-board-limit speeds to everything else.
Free at most ultra-rapid sites for NRMA/RACV members
Powered by 100% renewable energy
Coverage across every Australian state
Cons
Older stalls require the app rather than contactless
Hot-weather throttling on inland 350 kW sites above 40 °C
Urban CBD coverage thinner than Evie Networks
Frequently asked questions
Is Chargefox really free for NRMA members?
At most motoring-club-funded ultra-rapid sites, yes — NRMA, RACV, RAA, RACT, RAC and RACQ members charge free up to fair-use limits. Commercial-only stalls still charge the standard per-kWh rate.
How fast is a Chargefox ultra-rapid?
Up to 350 kW. A Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges 10–80% in 18 minutes, a Tesla Model Y in 27 minutes. 800V EVs benefit most.
Does Chargefox accept contactless?
On newer Kempower and Alpitronic stalls, yes. Older Tritium stalls require the Chargefox app.
Where is the Adelaide–Brisbane corridor?
It runs Adelaide → Melbourne (Western Hwy) → Sydney (Hume Hwy) → Brisbane (Pacific Hwy), with 350 kW stalls every 150–200 km — over 4,200 km of continuous coverage.
Can a Tesla use Chargefox?
Yes, with native CCS2 — no adapter needed. You'll see Tesla's on-board limit (250 kW on Model 3/Y Performance).
Is Chargefox available in Western Australia?
Yes, with corridors Perth–Bunbury and Perth–Geraldton. The trans-Nullarbor link to Adelaide is being built out through 2026–2027.
What about Tasmania?
Chargefox has a complete ring-road network in Tasmania, anchored on the Hobart–Launceston Midland Highway spine.
Find a Chargefox stall near you
Use our live charger map to filter by operator and see real-time availability for Chargefox stalls along your route.
