New South Wales has launched an electric vehicle (EV) travel map, dubbed ‘EVenturemap’, that it hopes will enable drivers to turn every electric vehicle charging stop into a mini tourism experience.
Developed through the Joint Organisation Net Zero Accelerator (JONZA) Program, a collaboration of joint organisations and regional councils across NSW,
The EVenturemap is free, and has been developed along with a group of organisations and regional councils, and is designed to allow anyone to enter a destination and see all the nearby electric vehicle chargers as well as local attractions.
A QR code sticker on the charger also opens a personalised guide to local points of interest within walking distance, including everything from cafes and restaurants to parks, shops, events, entertainment, and toilets.
Even without the QR code, tourists and locals need only open the EVenturemap website and the map will zoom in to provide all the local information.
“EVenturemap’s key benefit for EV drivers is to make the most of their time at every charging stop and it promotes spontaneous tourism,” said Kevin Beatty, a local Councillor and chair of the Central NSW Joint Organisation.
“It’s easy-to-use, free and helps motorists explore NSW more sustainably.
“We hope EVenturemap empowers more people to travel and plan their trips with confidence and ease, whether they’re a tourist, a daily commuter, or a business traveller.”
Local tourist attractions are regularly updated with information from the NSW government, Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, and local councils, and additional EV charging operators are invited to add their locations to the platform.
