26 September 2023

Electric cars to have fast-charge refilling

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The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has unveiled its masterplan to give drivers across the State access to the best fast-charging network in the nation.

Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance said DPIE’s Electric Vehicle Charging Masterplan was an interactive online resource for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging providers and planners to explore the potential of the network and invest in its expansion.

“The Masterplan highlights our plans to boost our existing charging network by over 300 per cent – providing more EV charging stations than all the other Australian States and Territories combined,” Mr Constance said.

“Government will co-fund new ultra-fast charging stations by providing about 1,000 charging bays along key travel routes across the State,” he said.

Mr Constance said the ultra-fast chargers would allow vehicles to charge to optimal range in under 10 minutes.

Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean said the Masterplan included data on electricity supply, traffic volumes, points of interest and projected demand for chargers over the next 10 years.

“This Masterplan will put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror,” Mr Kean said.

“We will also ensure all Government-funded charging stations are powered with renewable energy, helping to reduce emissions to net zero,” he said.

DPIE’s interactive Masterplan can be accessed on the State’s Energy Saver website at this PS News link.

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