Your EV and PHEV Charging Options in Perth

At New Town Toyota in East Victoria Park, we help drivers make confident decisions at every stage of their electrified journey, including planning how and where to charge. This guide breaks down the most practical ways to charge in Perth, from home charging to public fast chargers across the metro area.

What changes, and what stays the same

The difference between the two matters when you plan. A Battery Electric Vehicle runs entirely on electricity and must be plugged in to recharge, which is the case with the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring. A Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle charges the same way, but switches to Hybrid mode and runs on petrol once the battery is depleted, so you are never dependent on finding a charger.

A standard Australian powerpoint will charge your vehicle using the Mode 2 cable that Toyota supplies with every Battery Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric model. This is the slowest method, yet perfect for topping up overnight if you drive shorter distances. For drivers in Lathlain, Carlisle, or Kensington who mainly use their EV for commuting to the CBD, overnight charging on a standard powerpoint may be all you need.

A dedicated AC wall charger gives you much faster charging at home, and can be mounted inside a garage or on an external wall. Toyota Australia describes a 7kW unit as roughly three times faster than a standard three-pin cable, while the bZ4X can draw up to 22kW from three-phase AC and go from 10 to 100 per cent in around three and a half hours. Times vary with the charger, the conditions and the vehicle. Installation can be arranged through JET Charge, Toyota Australia’s home charging partner, and should be carried out by a licensed electrician. If you already use rooftop solar, a wall charger can help you take advantage of low-cost or free daytime energy. Perth’s sunny climate makes this an attractive option for EV owners in suburbs like Como, Manning, Salter Point, and Waterford, where plenty of homes already have panels on the roof.

These AC chargers are commonly found at shopping centres, cafes, universities, hotels, and local councils. They are ideal for topping up while you go about your day. Most use Type 2 connectors which are compatible with all modern electric vehicles. Popular destination charging locations for Perth drivers include:

• Westfield Carousel, Cannington
• Belmont Forum, Belmont
• Crown Perth, Burswood
• Curtin University, Bentley
• DFO Perth and the surrounding Perth Airport precinct, Redcliffe
• Various City of South Perth and Town of Victoria Park locations

DC Fast Chargers - Mode 4

DC fast chargers can be found throughout Perth and along major WA highways, and they are what Toyota calls Mode 4 charging. The bZ4X moves from 10 to 80 per cent in approximately 28 minutes on a 150kW charger. Charging speed reduces once the battery passes 80 per cent, which is why most drivers stop there. Fast chargers are perfect for long distance trips or quick top ups between errands.

For drivers in Welshpool, Kewdale, and the airport corridor, fast chargers along Leach Highway and Great Eastern Highway provide convenient options during the working day.

Networks such as Chargefox and Evie Networks continue to add sites across WA, alongside AmpCharge locations at fuel retailers. The statewide WA EV Network, delivered by Synergy and Horizon Power, was completed in January 2025 and is activated through the Chargefox app or an RFID card.

Ultra Rapid Chargers

Depot charging matters more now that Toyota has a battery-electric ute. The Battery Electric HiLux is built for back-to-base work rather than long-haul runnfing, so if your vehicles return to the same yard each night, a wall charger there covers most of a metropolitan work day.