Australian Electric Vehicle Charging Guide

Electric Vehicle

Maximum Electric Vehicle Range

Charging Capacity (kW)

Min. Charging Capacity (kW)

EV Plug Type

Time to full recharge Level 2 EVSE

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

50km

3.7 kW

1.3 kW

Type 1 (J1772)

2.5 hours

BMW i3

200km

6.6 kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772) 3 hours

BMW i8

37km

3.7 kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

2 hours

BMW 330e

37km

3.7kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

2 hours

BMW X5e

31km

3.7kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

2.5 hours

Mercedes Benz C-Class C 350e

31km

3.7kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

2 hours

Mercedes Benz GLE 500 e 4Matic

30km

2.8kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

2.5 hours

Mercedes Benz S500 e

33km

3.7kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

2.5 hours

Mitsubishi i-MIEV

150km

3.7kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

7 hours

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

52km

3.7kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

3 hours

Nissan Leaf

140km

3.3kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

7-8 hours

Porsche Caynne E-Hyrbrid

36km

3.6kW 4.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

1.3 hours

Porsche Panamera E- Hybrid

50km

3.6kW 1.3kW Type 1 (J1772)

3.6 hours

Renault Kangoo Z.E.

170km

3.3kW 1.3kW Type 2 (Mennekes)

7.5 hours

Tesla Model S

340km- 60 D

507 km – P100D

11 | 16.5 kW 4.3 kW Type 2 (Mennekes)

6.5 hours 60 D

9.5 hours P100D

Tesla Model X

414 km

11 | 16.5kW 4.3kW Type 2 (Mennekes)

 9 hours

Volvo XC90 T8 Plug In Hybrid 40km

3.6kW

1.3kW Type 1

(J1772)

2.5 hou

Author

  • Job title / role - CEO

    Years of experience in EV charging or electrical work 11 years

    Relevant credentials or certifications (e.g. licensed electrician, Clean Energy Council accreditation, EV specialist training, brand certifications) EV specialist, ev driver, member of AFMA, AEVA, EV Council, HVIA

    Brendan Wheeler is Co-Founder and CEO of EVSE Australia, a vertically integrated EV charging provider. He leads the rollout of infrastructure across home, workplace and public charging. His focus is on building a connected platform that delivers reliable, commercially sustainable outcomes.

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