Electric vehicle charging stations

  • Project summaryWe’re working with commercial partners to provide public electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Stonnington - making it easier to charge your EV while you’re shopping, working or visiting the area.
  • Led byCity of Stonnington
  • Project statusIn progress
  • Engagement statusCommunity engagement closed
  • Community consultationLearn more about the consultation

Project overview

We're working with commercial partners to provide public electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Stonnington - making it easier to charge your EV while you're shopping, working or visiting local destinations. 

Improving access to public EV charging is an action in our Transport Strategy 2040, which supports more sustainable ways for our community to travel around our city.

Time restrictions and fees

Please look for the signs near your charging station for instructions, time limits and costs. 

Charging locations in Council-run car parks

Council car park Address Type of charger
Stonnington Sports Centre 32A Chadstone Road, Malvern East 4 Chargefox chargers
Glenferrie Road car park 290 Glenferrie Road, Malvern 1 Chargefox charger
Windsor off-street car park 2 Chapel Street, Windsor 2 Evie Network chargers
Prahran Square car park 30-40 Izett Street, Prahran 2 Chargefox chargers

Other EV chargers are available across and outside Stonnington, including those owned or managed by private operators. To find these locations, visit Chargefox or Plugshare websites.

Pole-mounted electric vehicle charging trial

From early January 2027, we're trialling pole-mounted EV chargers across South Yarra and Armadale.

With more people considering or making the switch to EVs, the trial aims to provide more options for those who can't install a charger at home or don't have access to off-street parking.

The pilot chargers will be installed at the following locations as part of a two-year trial:

  • Beatty Avenue, Armadale 
  • Northcote Road, Armadale
  • Portland Place, South Yarra
  • Darling Street, South Yarra
  • Powell Street, South Yarra

About the chargers

How the power is generated

Our EV chargers connect to the Victorian electricity grid, with CitiPower responsible for distributing electricity in the local area.

In 2024–25, 42.4% of Victoria's electricity generation came from renewable sources, with targets to reach 95% by 2035.

Who manages the chargers

We provide the locations for the trial but don't own, operate or maintain the chargers.

EVX, the charger provider, manages these responsibilities and drivers pay a fee to the charging manufacturer to charge their vehicles.

Community consultation

We consulted the community in 2023 to understand EV ownership and the need for on-street charging. In 2025, we proposed locations for pole-mounted EV chargers across Stonnington and invited nearby residents to share their feedback on the proposals.

Read more on the Connect Stonnington website.

How it works

Find an available charger

Use the charger operator's app or PlugShare to:

  • find a nearby charger
  • view its availability
  • locate the designated parking bay.

Connect and start charging

Bring your own compatible cable to connect your vehicle to the charger. Use the operator's app to start charging.

Keep the footpath clear of cables and follow the parking restrictions.

Finish charging and move your vehicle

Stop your charging session in the app and disconnect the cable when you're ready to leave.

 

Timeline

The trial will run until December 2028.

During this time, we’ll assess how well the chargers are used and how they meet community needs. If the trial is successful, we’ll consider extending it and making more chargers available in other areas.