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There are three options:

At-home standard charging – using a regular 240V wall socket and the cable provided with the vehicle

At-home fast charging – installing a fast charger, specifically for your car

Public charging stations – at any of the over 1600 locations available in Australia, as of September 2024. Locate them using Plugshare (plugshare.com).

It depends on car model, battery size and charging level:

Standard, 240V home wall socket – adds around 10 km of range per hour. Most EVs require at least 11 hours to fully charge

Professional home charger – adds between 40-100 km of range per hour, depending on the vehicle model. A standard range EV can be fully charged overnight using this charger

DC fast charger – adds up to 150 km of range per hour.

Ultrafast DC charger – the fastest way to charge your EV. It can fully recharge some electric cars in as little as 15 minutes.

Most EVs come with a Type 2 Mennekes charger, compatible with most charging stations in Australia. The latest car models come with a double charger made of a Type 2 Mennekes plug on top and CCS2 plug below, so you can use it for both fast and ultrafast DC chargers. 

It depends on where you are in Australia, on battery size and charging level.

Charging costs are based on kWh (a unit of energy). Currently public fast charging costs between 40c – 80c per kWh and this is determined by the market.

Home charging rates will vary based on state and your electricity plan and provider

Even using fast charging stations, it will cost you a lot less to charge your electric vehicle than to fill up a petrol or hybrid car with fuel.

Here are a few useful tips:

Be aware of the charging stations near you - electric cars can be intimidating, especially if you're driving one for the very first time. Our advice is to always be aware of the nearest charging point. Check the charging stations available now in your area, using one of the charging locator apps available. Make a note of the ones closest to you, and plug in your car every time you take a long break (30 minutes or more).

Some EVs will show how many kms will be left at the end of your trip. Others, such as the Polestar 2, will show how much range you’ve got at any moment and also how many will be left at the end of your rideshare trip. Check the number every time you’ve taken a longer trip and make sure you have a charging station near you, in case you need one.

Roadside assistance is included in your Splend subscription plan, so give us a call. If you do run out of charge before getting to a charging station, call 1800 775 363, ask for roadside assistance, and we'll get you moving again.

The current predictions for EV technology are that an electric battery will last from 15 to 20 years before they need to be replaced*. The cars we offer at Splend are brand new, so chances are you won’t have to change the battery anytime soon.

Source:

https://blog.evbox.com/ev-battery-longevity

If you’d like to read more about EVs, check our informative articles on the Splend blog. We cover different topics related to electric vehicles, such as 10 myths busted about driving an EV for Uber or top 4 reasons to switch to an electric vehicle.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to call us on 1800 775 363.

Here’s a simple comparison, based on a weekly travel distance of 1000 km, using national average fuel and electric charging prices as of September 2024:

Cost of petrol for a Kia Sportage: $165.75 per week (85l/1000 km x $1.95 per litre)

Cost of charging a Polestar 2 EV: $37.50 per week (75 kWh x $0.50 per kWh)