Australia’s biggest EV fast charging network shifts from Tritium for first time

Evie Networks, the biggest operator of EV fast chargers in Australia, has announced a new partnership with Finnish-based Kempower, the first time it has moved away from its former Australian partner and ex company stablemate Tritium.

The decision announced will see Kempower chargers deployed across regional locations in NSW South, starting off with Ulladulla – where the first installation has already been completed – and then Tamworth and Armidale.

It’s a significant move for Evie Networks, which has already installed 296 bays and more than 800 fast chargers which were – until the Ulladulla installation – entirely supplied by Tritium, a company that was also backed by former coal baron Trevor St Baker.

Tritium, however, collapsed last year and has since been bought out up India’s Exicom. Evie is still doing business with what it now refers to as Tritium 2.0, but it has now decided to add a new partner as it continues to expand its network at the rate of around 300 a year.

“It is only right for us to expand our circle of trusted equipment suppliers to meet our ever-growing network ambitions (both geographically and in site count),” Evie Networks CEO Chris Mills said in a statement. Mills told The Driven that his company reached out to potential suppliers last year, chose Kempower and locked in a deal for the first chargers in December.

“Kempower has clearly earned its place within that circle of trust and we look forward to an ongoing expansive and fruitful relationship with them as we continue to expand Australia’s largest network of publicly available fast and ultra-fast chargers.”

Each charging station will include 4 bays, each capable of delivering up to 300kW, as per the requirements of the NSW state government grants. The sites will feature the latest charging infrastructure including the Kempower satellite system with spring-assisted cable management and a user-friendly touchscreen to provide a premium driver experience.

“This partnership with Kempower allows us to further our mission of providing reliable and fast EV charging infrastructure to Australians, particularly in regional areas where charging options have historically been limited,” Mills said.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Kempower to bring cutting-edge, high-speed charging to more locations as part of our broader network expansion.”