Funding of $890,000 has been allocated from the Public EV Infrastructure Fund to deliver more than 40 new chargers powering more than 70 charging bays across Canberra.
The ACT Government says a mix of fast DC and slower AC charging bays will be installed to ensure all businesses and households can access chargers that best suit their needs.
Funding has been prioritised for projects that will help fill gaps in the existing network and provide EV drivers with more choice in the types of chargers available.
Canberra has the highest rate of EV ownership per capita in Australia, with EVs representing roughly 1-in-5 new vehicle sales in the ACT.
“With more than 190 chargers already operational across the Territory, we’re investing even more in our EV network and bringing more chargers online in every district,” said Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water, Suzanne Orr.
“Through this funding we’ll launch more fast chargers that will benefit renters, apartment residents or anyone without the option to charge at home so there’s always a way to top up. These fast-charging hubs will be prioritised in areas like Belconnen where we’ve identified existing gaps in the infrastructure network, and we’ve seen the rate of EV ownership accelerating.
“Providing a variety of charging types gives drivers a choice in how they want to charge, whether they’re parked for a long time to get their shopping done, enjoying a meal at a restaurant or cafe, or just making a quick pit stop.”
The successful charge point operators for these new projects are:
- BP Pulse
- Evie Networks
- EVX
- NRMA
- SolarHub
“AEVA welcomes the achievement of the ACT government’s charger roll-out target for 2025,” said ACT Branch Advocacy Lead of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, Paul Wayper.
“We recently conducted an audit of the DC fast chargers in Canberra and we give them an A-minus – with very few exceptions, everything was working perfectly.
“This means that both residents of the ACT and tourists can rely on the charger network as we transition to electric vehicles.”
For more information about public charging in the ACT, visit the Everyday Climate Choices website.
To find the locations of chargers in the ACT, visit the PlugShare website.
