Charging & V2G
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.
