Learn more about what's happening now

To support more people switching to electric vehicles (EVs), we’re working with providers to install EV chargers on power poles across the City of Port Phillip.

In 2023, we asked the community to suggest locations where existing parking bays could be used for EV charging. This feedback helped us identify sites to assess for suitability and technical requirements.

Not all suggested locations were suitable. Some sites could not go ahead due to factors such as electrical capacity, parking restrictions or limited space.

We used the following criteria to shortlist locations:

Pilot program

As part of a pilot in early 2026, three pole-mounted chargers were installed at:

  • 85 Liardet Street, Port Melbourne
  • 24 Chaucer Street, St Kilda
  • 27-31 Herbert Street, St Kilda

Following this, two more chargers will be installed by the end of 2026 at:

  • 136 Barkly Street, St Kilda, bordering J. Talbot Reserve
  • 265 Richardson Street, Middle Park

Below is an example of what a pole charging station might look like.

What is happening now?

We’re proposing to expand EV charging to more residential streets across the City of Port Phillip.

We’ve identified 32 suitable locations for new pole-mounted chargers.

Each charging station will:

  • be installed on an existing power pole
  • have two charging ports
  • have two dedicated EV parking bays

This could add up to 64 new charging points across the municipality.

Your feedback will help us understand community support for these locations and guide our next steps.

  1. Opposite 111 Ashworth Street, Albert Park
  2. 90 Bridport Street, Albert Park
  3. 31 Cardigan Place, Albert Park
  4. Lemnos Square, Graham Street, Albert Park
  5. 38 Merton Street, Albert Park
  6. 56 St Vincent Place North, Albert Park
  7. 33 St Vincent Place South, Albert Park
  8. 8A Balston Street, Balaclava
  9. 5 Beach Avenue, Elwood
  10. 17 Bendigo Avenue, Elwood
  11. 459 St Kilda Street, Elwood
  12. 94 Canterbury Road, Middle Park
  13. 43 McGregor Street, Middle Park
  14. 291 Richardson Street, Middle Park
  15. 55 Derham Street, Port Melbourne
  16. 73-87 Esplanade East, Port Melbourne
  17. 112 Evans Street, Port Melbourne
  18. 259 Princes Street, Port Melbourne
  19. 134 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne
  20. 317 Ross Street, Port Melbourne
  21. 92 Stokes Street, Port Melbourne
  22. 84 Brighton Rd (in Victoria Avenue), Ripponlea
  23. 192 Hotham Street, Ripponlea
  24. 405 Park Street, South Melbourne
  25. 238 Barkly Street, St Kilda
  26. Opposite 2 Cowderoy Street, St Kilda
  27. 44 Mary Street, St Kilda
  28. 18 Wordsworth Street, St Kilda
  29. 223 Alma Road, St Kilda East
  30. 1 Hammerdale Avenue, St Kilda East
  31. 19 Wavenhoe Avenue, St Kilda East
  32. 44 Westbury Street, St Kilda East

Learn more about previous stages of consultation

Stage 1 (November/December 2023)

This consultation ran from 27 November and closed on 17 December 2023.

How to have your say

  • Share your feedback online

    You can view all proposed locations on the interactive map and share your feedback by 11:59pm on Sunday 23 August 2026.