Charging & V2G

Australia’s centre of power opens 10 EV chargers, to get at least 50 more

Australia’s centre of power opens 10 EV chargers, to get at least 50 more

Canberra’s Parliament House is poised to become a hub for electric vehicle power after the launch of 10 charging stations and plans to install more than 50.
Will Australian EV drivers charge off peak to save money, the environment and the grid?

Will Australian EV drivers charge off peak to save money, the environment and the grid?

The best time of day to charge an EV is the middle of the day. The sun’s out and hitting the solar panels, so the energy available at that time is cheap and on average much cleaner. 
More crowdfunded EV chargers rolling out to fill gaps on Nullarbor route

More crowdfunded EV chargers rolling out to fill gaps on Nullarbor route

Charging networks are too slow to fill the gaps in crucial parts of Australia’s system, so EV drivers are doing it themselves.
AGL trial shows time of use tariffs can shift EV charging away from peak periods

AGL trial shows time of use tariffs can shift EV charging away from peak periods

An $8 million trial finds that time of use tariffs succeed in shifting EV charging into off peak periods, but V2G technology will have to wait.
Tritium to close Brisbane factory, cut staff numbers in pursuit of fast charging profits

Tritium to close Brisbane factory, cut staff numbers in pursuit of fast charging profits

Tritium to close its Brisbane fast-charger factory and will focus production efforts in the US as it tries to reach profitability and arrest the slump in its share price.
Intellihub begins roll out of 50 power pole chargers for EV owners with no garage

Intellihub begins roll out of 50 power pole chargers for EV owners with no garage

The first of 50 power pole mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been rolled out across Sydney and the Hunter regions of NSW by utility services company Intellihub.
W.A. allocates $12.5 million to support EV chargers in work places

W.A. allocates $12.5 million to support EV chargers in work places

Thousands more electric vehicle chargers could be rolled out across Western Australia as part of a $12.5 million project to encourage their use in the workplace. 
Tesla ramps up supercharger rollout efforts in Australia

Tesla ramps up supercharger rollout efforts in Australia

Tesla ramps up the construction of new supercharger sites across the country.