Chargefox has announced that it has teamed up with Viva Energy to make Shell’s Recharge EV charging sites available to Chargefox EV charging app users.
The agreement will initially bring four Shell Recharge charging sites to the Chargefox network, which can be used either through the phone app or an RFID card.
- Reddy Express Mt Annan NSW
- Viva Energy Hub Corio VIC
- OTR Linden Park SA
- OTR Pulteney Street SA
EV drivers can now access Shell Recharge charging plugs, including ultra‑fast 350kW chargers, directly through the Chargefox app, with no extra accounts or steps required, making the whole process of finding and charging at a site simpler.
According to Chargefox, this start will lead to more sites coming online over the next 12 months, with a strong Shell Recharge site pipeline in the works. More high‑powered charging locations are expected to come online as the network expands.
By joining Chargefox, Shell Recharge chargers are now visible to hundreds of thousands of EV drivers who rely on the Chargefox app to plan trips, check live charger availability and power their journeys with confidence.
Chargefox is emerging as the largest network outside Tesla, boosting hopes that EV users will not have to download multiple apps on their phones to find charging sites on the road.
Alongside the addition of Shell Recharge chargers, Chargefox has recently expanded access to other major charging networks, including bp pulse, EVX and AGL, significantly increasing coverage across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia.
The addition of chargers in the Chargefox app will help over 300,000 users to see and use additional fast-charging plugs, reducing charging anxiety, particularly for new EV drivers and those travelling.
Chargefox says this Shell Recharge roaming deal helps it strengthen its position as Australia’s leading EV charging platform by expanding access to charging options across metropolitan, regional, and rural areas nationwide.
This is only a good thing for drivers who want to travel around the country without needing multiple apps to get around. We look forward to testing this on our upcoming road tests and sharing the experience in the coming months.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.