There are a lot of rubbish electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Australia, ranging from ones with perennially offline plugs to others located in dingy carparks next to dumpsters.
However, the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) says it has found the best public charger in the country, and it’s in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.
Unsurprisingly, it’s a Tesla Supercharger station, and it’s located in New Italy.
Now open to all EVs and not just Teslas, this location won AEVA’s Best Charging Station award for 2025 for various reasons.
It features a large solar array that not only provides power, but also shades the 12 charging bays which offer up to 300kW of power.
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More shade can be found nearby among the trees, though the AEVA notes there’s plenty of bright lighting in case you’re making a late-night charging pit stop.
The station is also located close to a cafe, public restrooms, and a gift shop, and offers pull-through parking for EVs towing trailers as well as a tap-and-go credit card payment option.
Runner-up wasn’t another Tesla Supercharger, but rather a location along the Perth to Esperance Electric Vehicle Highway in Lake Grace, Western Australia. As of the time of writing, both of its plugs – one CHAdeMO and one CCS2 – were under repair, according to PlugShare.
The AEVA is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation representing EV owners.
It’s only the second time it has given out this award, with the inaugural winner being an RAA station in Snowtown, South Australia which was celebrated for offering proximity to amenities, a special disabled bay, and a choice of AC or DC fast-chargers.