More than 70 new public electric vehicle charging stations announced for the ACT

11 Aug 2022

The ACT Government has announced the successful providers delivering more than 70 public charging stations across the ACT in 2022-23.

The $1.4 million grant funding will substantially increase the ACT’s electric vehicle (EV) public charging network, which is currently made up of about 40 chargers.

Access to fast, reliable charging stations will help combat range-anxiety and provide EV drivers and those looking to switch to an EV, peace of mind that they are able to charge their car when they need.

This investment will see 77 new public charging stations rolled out, bringing the total number of public charging stations to roughly 100 across the Territory. With two plugs per station, this means 154 new places for EV drivers to recharge.

The charging infrastructure is anticipated to commence installation before the end of the year, with most chargers expected to be online in 2023.

Under the ACT Zero Emissions Vehicle Strategy 2022-30 [PDF 1.5MB], the ACT Government is committed to expanding the ACT’s charge network to at least 180 public chargers by 2025.

The successful providers, rolling out the new charge stations include Jolt, Evie Networks, and Engie.

Fast facts about charging:

  • The chargers delivered through the program range from 22kW to 150kW.
  • The 150kW rapid chargers are able to charge most EV models to 80% in about 15 minutes.
  • A 22kW charger delivers enough charge over one hour to replenish 120km of range in your EV.
  • Today’s EV models have enough charge power to meet the average Australian’s driving needs for over a week – and this technology is only getting better.
  • About 80% of EV owners globally charge their vehicle at home.
  • You do not need charging infrastructure at home to power your ZEV – most models can charge from a standard power outlet.

For more information at Grant funding for public charging stations.

Find out more about ZEVs in the ACT, their benefits and financial incentive for purchase available at Cars and vehicles.

Not sure if a ZEV is for you? Get some first-hand insights from local EV owner Steph who bought an EV as part of the Sustainable Household Scheme. She shared her experiences on charging her EV at home, at public charge stations and how she uses it in her day to day activities. Read the full story at Steph’s electric vehicle myth busters.

Map of charge locations

The below map outlines the indicative number of chargers that providers plan to deliver across the ACT in 2022-23.

77 new charging stations are anticipated to be installed, each with two plugs per station.

Map of the ACT showing the planned number of new charging stations to be installed in ACT districts. Numbers include: *CBD – 31  *North Canberra – 7  *Belconnen – 7  *Gungahlin – 4  *South Canberra – 7  *East Canberra – 4  *Tuggeranong – 9  *Woden Valley / Weston Creek / Molonglo – 8   Text on the side of the map shows the total number of new charging stations and plugs. The text includes:  *77 new charging stations  *154 plugs

An image of a woman charging her ZEV at a public charging station in the Canberra CBD

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