“Change in behaviour:” Liquor retailer adds more fast-chargers
Liquor chain adds more fast-charging stations as it encourages customers to charge up while they shop for their latest drop.
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UK’s largest public EV charging hub unveiled, with 180 charging bays and solar canopy
The largest public EV charging hub in the UK opens, with 30 ultra-fast 150kW charging bays and 150 not-so-fast 7kW charge points
The 120kW EV fast-charger that is free during day-time “solar soak”
This 120kW fast charger is free to use between 9am and 4pm to encourage EV drivers to soak up solar. It's part of a trial of different pricing signals.
Two new fast-charging sites join country’s longest electric highway, one with idle fees
Two new fast charging stations opened along Australia's longest EV charging network, including one with idle fees in the state capital.
Fast chargers now feature petrol station-style signs with rates – including big solar discount
Fast charging stations are now borrowing from the fossil fuel industry - using big signs to display their kilowatt hour rates, including a big solar discount in middle of the day.
Mint rolls out ACT’s largest fast charging station
Mint plays host to biggest fast charging EV station in the ACT - which has the highest uptake of EVs in Australia - with Kempower technology taking centre stage.
Electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar
University study to test whether "monetary incentives" will motivate electric car owners to charge their vehicles when solar energy is at its most abundant.
From cost-sensitive planners to range seekers: The multiple modes of EV charging behaviour
New study identifies at least five broad patterns of behaviour from electric drivers and their charging behaviour.
Motoring club rolls out first ‘ultra-rapid’ 200 kW EV charger in South Australia
RAA opens the first of its 200kW ultra rapid EV charging sites in South Australia as the roll out of the state network gathers pace.
Is this the death of CHAdeMO, the Japanese EV charging standard?
Despite its bi-directional charging abilities, electric vehicles fitted with CHAdeMO are fast becoming a minority and even Japanese car makers are moving away from the standard.