Charging costs at home can vary depending on your charger type and your vehicle's battery size.
Simply enter your charger's rate of charge, your EV's battery size, and your electricity tariff to see the estimated charging time and cost.
Reliable home charging for electric vehicle drivers
You didn't choose a standard car, so why settle for a standard energy plan?
With HomeEV, enjoy a super-low overnight rate so you wake up ready to go.
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Charge your EV for as little as $5 a night*
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Enjoy a super low rate of 8c kWh
How it works
Charge smarter with a super-low overnight rate — just 8c/kWh from 12am to 6am.
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No surprises, just convenience — schedule charging with locked-in nightly rates and times.
What you'll need
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Have your registration details ready
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Accurately track your energy usage
Why HomeEV makes sense
EVs use a lot of energy — about 2,000 kWh per year^. For context, the average Australian household uses about 6,100 kWh annually, so your EV could increase your electricity usage by one-third.
That's why HomeEV is designed for EV drivers, giving you:
- Confidence - predictable, low-cost charging at home.
- Convenient - avoid public chargers and queues.
- Control - track usage and manage your account in our app.
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Stay in the driver's seat
Take control with the Alinta Energy App
Track your usage hour by hour, optimise EV charging, and make smarter choices for your home — and your wallet.
Energy management made simple.
Got questions?
We've got honest answers
You will need to provide proof of EV ownership (registration number and state of registration) and a residential address with a smart meter installed.
Yes. A remotely-read smart meter is required so your electricity usage — especially during super off-peak hours — can be accurately measured.
You can check whether you have a smart meter by looking at the front of your electricity meter — smart meters have a digital display rather than a dial. If you're unsure, you can contact Alinta Energy and we can confirm it for you.
Yes. HomeEV works alongside solar panels and home batteries. Your solar system will continue to generate and export energy during the day, and you can still take advantage of the low super off-peak EV charging rate overnight.
You can still charge outside super off-peak times, but rates will differ. Review your energy plan details for rates specific to your area.
For the best savings, charge between 12am and 6am.
A Reasonable Use Policy applies to this plan. Our HomeEV plan is designed to support everyday, at-home EV charging. If we notice electricity use during the super off-peak period that seems unusually high or outside what we'd expect for typical home charging, we may need to move you to our Standing Offer plan. If that ever happens, we'll always get in touch first and provide written notice before making any changes.
(*) $5 cost estimate based on charging a Tesla Model 3/Y RWD (62kWh battery) at our super off-peak rate of 8c/kWh between 12am and 6am. Actual costs may vary depending on your vehicle and battery size.
(^) Source: Electric Vehicle Council