EV Chargers in Northern Territory
Every public charging site listed for Northern Territory, plus who to call when you're stuck on the side of the road.
Be honest about the Northern Territory: public charging exists, but it is sparse, and driving an EV here means planning like a pilot — fuel, range, alternates. Darwin has the territory’s small cluster of chargers, and a thin line of sites follows the Stuart Highway through Ti Tree and Kulgera toward the SA border, built for the Adelaide–Darwin run rather than casual touring.
The listings below come from Open Charge Map, a community dataset, and in the NT the standard advice is non-negotiable: confirm every site is online in the operator’s app before you depart, carry a backup plan, and never arrive at a remote charger with nothing in reserve. Distances between sites here are measured in hundreds of kilometres.
AANT handles roadside assistance across the territory and is the first call for a breakdown. An out-of-charge EV in the NT almost always means a tow, so know your plan’s towing distance before you head remote. Manufacturer roadside programs cover the sealed-road network too. And the rule that matters most: if you’re broken down anywhere on the highway, stay visible, stay off the road, and call 000 if you’re at risk.
See every NT site on the interactive map →
Where the chargers are in Northern Territory
The towns and suburbs with the most listed charging sites:
| Location | Listed sites | Fast DC |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 2 | 1 |
| Ghan | 1 | 1 |
| Ti Tree | 1 | 0 |
| Kulgera | 1 | 0 |
| Marrara | 1 | 1 |
| Alice Springs | 1 | 0 |
Which networks operate in NT?
Sites run by councils, accommodation and smaller operators make up the rest. For how the big networks compare on pricing and reliability, start with our public charging guide.
EV roadside assistance in Northern Territory
Who to call when you're stopped, ordered by who can help fastest. Every number below is verified against the provider's official website. If you're in danger — on a motorway shoulder, in live traffic — hazard lights, get behind the barrier, and call 000 first.
| Provider | Call | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AANT | 13 11 11 | Members (non-members can join on the spot). |
| Tesla Roadside Assistance | 1800 646 952 | Tesla vehicles only; also requestable from the Tesla app. |
| BYD Roadside Assistance | 1800 293 288 | BYD vehicles only. |
| Hyundai Roadside Support | 1800 186 306 | Hyundai vehicles with an active roadside support plan. |
| Kia Roadside Assist | 13 15 42 | Kia vehicles with current roadside entitlement; select the roadside option. |
| MG Roadside Assist | 1800 64 2277 | MG vehicles within warranty. |
| Nissan Roadside Assist | 1800 035 035 | Nissan vehicles with current roadside entitlement. |
| Volkswagen Roadside Assist | 1800 637 181 | Volkswagen vehicles with current roadside entitlement. |
| Allianz Roadside Assistance | 1800 010 536 | Membership product; explicitly lists EV out-of-charge as a covered service. |
| AAMI Roadside Assist | 1800 154 810 | Optional cover on AAMI comprehensive car insurance. |
| GIO Roadside Assist | 1800 386 398 | Optional cover on GIO comprehensive car insurance. |
| Budget Direct Roadside Assistance | 1800 514 448 | Standalone membership; immediate non-member callouts via 1800 700 027 (service fee applies). |
For what's actually covered — towing distances, out-of-charge rules, flatbed requirements — see our complete EV roadside assistance guide and the provider comparison.
Charger data © Open Charge Map contributors, licensed CC-BY-4.0. Listings show sites known to exist, not live availability — check the operating network's app for real-time status.