How to Charge

New to Evie Chargers? We’ve got you covered!

If you’re unsure about how to charge your electric vehicle at an Evie site, our comprehensive how-to-charge guide has got you covered.

We’ll walk you through:

  • Your first charge with Evie
  • Different ways you can charge with Evie after your first charge

With this guide, charging will be an absolute breeze. Keep reading!

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Pricing across EVIE SITES

Charging prices vary from station to station and/or plug type due to differences in charging capability and energy prices in each jurisdiction. To check pricing information:

  • Check the Evie app by clicking on a site to view specific pricing for each connector.
  • Check our find a charger page, which details site-specific charging prices.
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Charging an electric car WITH EVIE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Charging an electric car takes planning and an understanding of its needs.
Once you are familiar with your electric car, charging is easy and straightforward.

1. Download the Evie Charging App and create an account

Remember to add a payment method to complete your account set-up.

2. Plug in your car using the correct plug type (CCS2 or CHAdeMo)

3. Select the charging station you’re at

If you have location services enabled, the Evie App will prompt you with a message about the station you’re currently at. Otherwise, tap ‘Scan’ on the map screen and direct the camera to the QR code on the charger you’d like to use.

4. Select your plug and tap the “Start Charging” button in the Evie app

Now you’re good to go! Make sure you enable notifications in your Profile Settings to stay updated about your charging progress.

5. To stop the charge, press “Stop Charge” button located near the charger screen

Have a charging voucher you’d like to use? Follow these steps here to select your charging voucher as your main payment method.

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Watch a Quick Video Tutorial on How to Charge Electric Cars

Prefer a video walk-through? Watch our 1-minute step-by-step guide.

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AFTER YOUR FIRST CHARGE, DISCOVER DIFFERENT WAYS
TO CHARGE WITH EVIE

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Autocharge

With Autocharge, simply plug in at an eligible charger and a charge will start automatically – it’s that easy! Set up Autocharge by adding your vehicle in the Evie app.

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Evie app

The Evie app is your best companion on the road. Use it to find and select your charging station and plug to start the charge.

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Evie Pass

If you are at a charger that doesn’t support Autocharge, or you can’t get mobile reception on the Evie App, you can whip out your Evie Pass and start a charge by tapping it on the card reader.

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Types of Electric Cars

There are four types of electric vehicles in Australia.

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): These EVs (also known as ‘plug-in’ EVs) are fully electric and use an external electrical charging outlet to charge the battery.

Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs): Powered by both fuel and electricity. A PHEV has an internal combustion engine (ICE), and can run on liquid fuel or diesel as well as electric battery power.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs): Offer a greater range than a BEV and usually use a fuel cell rather than a battery. Typically fueled by hydrogen.

Non-plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (HEVs): Instead of using an external plug to charge the vehicle, use’ regenerative braking’, which uses the energy created by the HEV’s braking system. The regenerative braking system can also be used in other types of electric cars.