National Ultrafast EV Charging Infrastructure Network
- $15m Funded by ARENA
- $50.2m Total project cost
Summary
The National Ultrafast EV Charging Infrastructure Network project by Evie Networks will be deploying Australia’s largest ultra-fast charging infrastructure network. This project will play a significant role in improving Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) readiness by removing driver range anxiety, which is one of the major barriers that limits the adoption of EVs.
The charging stations will be spaced to enable EV drivers to confidently drive between Australia’s major cities, with convenient, safe ultra-fast charging sites providing the ability to charge in minutes.
How the project works
The National Ultrafast EV Charging Infrastructure Network project by Evie Networks involves the development and construction of at least 42 ultra-fast EV charging sites located along major highways across the east coast of Australia including Adelaide, Perth and Tasmania. Spaced approximately 150km apart, these charging stations will support the full range of passenger and light commercial EVs.
Each site will be built with at least two DC ultra-fast chargers, each providing up to 350 kW. All sites will be powered by renewable energy.
The project will allow all EV models currently available for sale in Australia to charge through its stations.
Learn more
Report: Evie Lessons Learnt Report October 2021
This report shares lessons learnt from Evie Networks’ National Ultrafast EV Charging Infrastructure Network Project.
Report: Evie Lessons Learnt Report June 2021
This Evie Networks Lessons Learnt Report provides an update on the lessons learnt from the development and construction of an ultra-fast EV charging network across Australia.
Media Release: Ultra Fast Highway Charging Network for Electric Vehicles
ARENA announced funding to Evie Networks to roll out the largest ultra fast battery EV charging network along Australia’s highways.
Report: Evie Networks – Site Selection How To Guide
This guide provides the clear processes and engagement points between stakeholders, consistent site criteria and identification and risk mitigation to facilitate swift, cost-efficient site selection and deployment of EV charge point sites.
Report: Evie Networks Lessons Learnt September 2020
This Evie Networks Lessons Learnt Report provides a September 2020 update on the lessons learnt from the development and construction of at least 42 ultrafast EV charging sites located across Australia.
Report: Evie Networks Lessons Learnt December 2019
This Evie Networks Lessons Learnt Report provides an update on the lessons learnt from the development and construction of at least 42 ultrafast EV charging sites located across Australia.
Area of innovation
The ultra-fast charging technology allows an EV to add 200 to 400 kilometres of range in 15 minutes. This is 15 times faster than commercially available domestic charging points.
Benefit
The Evie charging network will provide all EV drivers with the ability to charge their vehicles when travelling between major cities of Australia.
This charging network will complement existing infrastructure and aims to catalyse the EV industry by providing EV drivers with the necessary charging coverage to reduce range anxiety when travelling across Australia.
ARENAWIRE Blogs
Can electric vehicles accelerate the transition to renewables?
After a cautious start, Australians are buying electric vehicles in growing numbers as manufacturers release more models to the Australian market.
New buyer tools to boost electric vehicles
Tens of thousands of electric vehicles are predicted to hit Australian roads within five years under a new program launched today to assist fleet buyers.
Electric vehicle charging station network accelerates Australia's transition
Range anxiety is set to be left in the rear view mirror with construction to begin this week on Australia’s largest open access electric vehicle charging station network.
