At a glance
- Where
- Painted Hills Community and Soccer Pavilion, 180 Painted Hills Road, Doreen; murnong Community Centre, 183 Olivine Boulevard, Donnybrook; Whittlesea Township, 74 Church Street, Whittlesea
- Chargers
- Doreen and Donnybrook: 2 x Type 2 22kW AC each, no cable supplied. Whittlesea Township: 1 x CCS2 50kW DC and 1 x CHAdeMO 50kW DC, tethered
- Price
- $0.35 per kWh on the 11kW AC chargers (about $7.70 for two hours) and $0.40 per kWh on the 50kW DC chargers (about $10 for 30 minutes), as the council’s page lists them in November 2026
- Who it’s for
- Electric vehicle drivers in and visiting the City of Whittlesea
- What to do now
- Use the Chargefox app for Doreen and Donnybrook and the Evie app for Whittlesea Township, as the council’s page explains below
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the council’s Electric vehicle charging stations page
- Not yet confirmed
- The page carries no date, says charging costs may change, and gives no plans or dates for more chargers
The City of Whittlesea has council-owned electric vehicle chargers at three locations: Doreen, Donnybrook and the Whittlesea township. The two community-facility sites use Type 2 22kW AC chargers that need your own cable, and the Whittlesea township site has 50kW DC chargers with fixed leads. This guide sets out what the council’s own page says about locations, cables, apps, charging rates and compatibility.
Where are the City of Whittlesea’s EV chargers?
| Location | Address | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Painted Hills Community and Soccer Pavilion | 180 Painted Hills Road, Doreen | 2 x Type 2, 22kW AC |
| murnong Community Centre | 183 Olivine Boulevard, Donnybrook | 2 x Type 2, 22kW AC |
| Whittlesea Township | 74 Church Street, Whittlesea | 1 x CCS2 50kW DC and 1 x CHAdeMO 50kW DC |
The council describes these as its currently provided public charging locations across the municipality. Its page spells the Donnybrook centre both “murnong” and “murrnong”; this guide uses the spelling in the locations table. The council says it will continue to explore opportunities to improve charging infrastructure as demand grows, but it names no further sites.
Do I need to bring my own charging cable?
At Doreen and Donnybrook, yes. The council says those chargers are untethered, so drivers need to bring their own Type 2 charging cable. At the Whittlesea township chargers the leads are tethered, and the council says a Type 2 cable won’t work there.
| Site | Cable | Network and app |
|---|---|---|
| Painted Hills (Doreen) | Bring your own Type 2 cable | Chargefox |
| murnong Community Centre (Donnybrook) | Bring your own Type 2 cable | Chargefox |
| Whittlesea Township | Tethered leads; a Type 2 cable won’t work | Evie |
How do I start a charging session?
For the Doreen and Donnybrook chargers, the council says they run through the Chargefox network: download the Chargefox app, create an account and follow the prompts. For the Whittlesea township chargers, the network is Evie: download the Evie app, create an account and follow the prompts.
The council also says the chargers’ locations and availability show in real time in those apps, Chargefox for Doreen and Donnybrook and Evie for Whittlesea township. It names Chargefox, PlugShare and Evie as apps drivers can use to find chargers and check availability before they travel.
How much does charging cost?
| Charger | Rate | Energy delivered (council estimate) | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22kW AC at Doreen and Donnybrook, for a vehicle charging at 11kW | $0.35 per kWh | About 22kWh in two hours | $7.70 for two hours |
| 50kW DC at Whittlesea Township, for a vehicle charging at 50kW | $0.40 per kWh | About 25kWh in 30 minutes | $10 for 30 minutes |
The council says charging costs may change over time. Its page does not carry a date, so the rates are given here as listed on 8 November 2026.
How much range will I get?
The council says the energy delivered depends on your vehicle’s charging capability. It says most vehicles using the Doreen and Donnybrook chargers in their first month of operation charged at 11kW, which gives about 22kWh in two hours. For a typical electric vehicle with a battery of about 60kWh and a range of about 350km, the council says that two hours gives roughly 130km of range, and the DC charger gives around 145km in half an hour. It adds that actual range varies with the vehicle, driving conditions and battery size.
Which electric vehicles can use the chargers?
The council says most electric vehicles with a Type 2 connection can use the Doreen and Donnybrook chargers, and most electric vehicles should also be able to use the CCS2 DC charger in Whittlesea township. The CHAdeMO charger suits older model Japanese vehicles and some plug-in hybrids, and the council notes that CHAdeMO to CCS2 adaptors are available on the market. The council says drivers should check their vehicle’s compatibility and charging requirements before use.
Who do I contact?
The council lists 03 9217 2170 as the contact number on its charging page. For a full list of charging locations across the municipality, it points to its Explore Whittlesea website.
Sources
- City of Whittlesea — Electric vehicle charging stations (locations, FAQs, rates; checked 8 November 2026)
Featured image: an EV charging station at Altona North, Victoria (photo: Chuq / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Whittlesea, Chargefox or Evie. Rates and chargers can change; the council’s page is the authority.