are all electric car chargers the same

Short answer: no, electric car chargers are about as identical as Aussie coffees—same idea, wildly different results.

In Australia most EVs use Type 2 for AC charging and CCS2 for DC fast charging; older models like early Nissan Leafs may need CHAdeMO or adapters. Chargers also vary by speed: home/AC units are typically 2.4–7.4 kW (single-phase) or 11–22 kW (three-phase), while DC fast chargers range from 50 kW to 350 kW+. Tethered vs untethered cables, payment systems (apps/RFID), and smart features all differ between networks. Check your car’s port, cable type, and maximum charge rate before plugging in, or you’ll stare at a screen wondering why it’s sipping not slurping. For road trips, plan around CCS2 sites and bring the right cable for Type 2 AC. Consult official documentation for exact figures.