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ChargeNet Increases EV Charging Prices Amid Petrol Surge

3/27/2026

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ChargeNet will raise charging prices, with fast chargers from 85c/kWh to 90c/kWh and hyper chargers from 90c/kWh to 95c/kWh, effective April 1.
The rise follows a surge in electric vehicle sales driven by higher petrol prices linked to the Iran conflict.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop notes a 20% drop in vehicle kilometers traveled since the conflict began while petrol prices rose 30%.

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ChargeNet will raise charging prices, with fast chargers from 85c/kWh to 90c/kWh and hyper chargers from 90c/kWh to 95c/kWh, effective April 1.
The rise follows a surge in electric vehicle sales driven by higher petrol prices linked to the Iran conflict.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop notes a 20% drop in vehicle kilometers traveled since the conflict began while petrol prices rose 30%.