Charging & V2G

Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to make the rollout fast and fair

Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to make the rollout fast and fair

For EVs to truly go mainstream, Australia needs more public “kerbside” chargers. These can be microwave-sized boxes mounted to power poles or slightly larger boxes fixed to the kerb.
Australian energy giant to roll out ultra-fast EV chargers at 7-Eleven stores

Australian energy giant to roll out ultra-fast EV chargers at 7-Eleven stores

One of Australia’s three biggest privately owned energy utilities is rolling out 10 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations at 7-Eleven stores in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
EV chargers to be rolled out across aged care facilities

EV chargers to be rolled out across aged care facilities

A total of 42 EV chargers is to be rolled out for the use of staff and residents at 21 different aged care facilities in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Community group launches new neighbourhood battery, with EV charging bays

Community group launches new neighbourhood battery, with EV charging bays

Community group celebrates the launch of its latest neighbourhood battery, but with a twist, as the new battery in inner-city suburb features two EV charging bays. More are planned.
Tesla to roll out “virtual” waitlists for some Superchargers, but drivers may still have to queue

Tesla to roll out “virtual” waitlists for some Superchargers, but drivers may still have to queue

Tesla has begun testing a new “waitlist feature” at five Supercharger locations, allowing drivers to join a virtual queue through the Tesla app rather than having to physically line up.
Petrol retailer lists its EV fast chargers on Chargefox app

Petrol retailer lists its EV fast chargers on Chargefox app

Chargefox adds new petrol network’s EV plugs to its charging app.
“Like putting a cup into a holder:” Electric ships could soon be charging at sea

“Like putting a cup into a holder:” Electric ships could soon be charging at sea

A “plug and play” solution has been found to charge electric vessels servicing the growing number of offshore wind farms – while at sea.
Electric bus depots to use smart charging to support the grid

Electric bus depots to use smart charging to support the grid

Bus operator with 1,400 fleet of electric buses begins smart charging trial to its depots to help balance the grid by adjusting charging times.