Australian energy giant AGL Energy says it will again partner with Plus ES to rollout another 108 more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers across New South Wales, each of which will boast its own dedicated EV parking bay.
AGL and Plus ES, the smart meter division of Australia’s largest electricity distributor, Ausgrid, completed the installation of 149 kerbside EV chargers across Sydney last year.
The two companies are now targeting the installation of 108 additional chargers across twelve New South Wales councils, including Cumberland, Sutherland Shire, and Newcastle.
Unlike the previous 149 kerbside chargers, the next 108 kerbside chargers will feature dedicated EV parking bays, to try and ensure that the facilities are not “iced” (blocked by an internal combustion engine car), a common occurrence at many EV chargers, even with signs of EV only parking.
“This is designed to improve reliability and provide more practicality, particularly for EV drivers who don’t have access to off-street parking,” an AGL spokesperson said.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.