Charging & V2G

South Australia’s RAA EV network gets first 150kW rapid charger site

South Australia’s RAA EV network gets first 150kW rapid charger site

RAA opens the first of more than 50 rapid and ultra rapid EV chargers, with rates of 150kW or more.
Australian start-up to use $5 million to combat ‘biggest’ EV issue – home charging

Australian start-up to use $5 million to combat ‘biggest’ EV issue – home charging

An Australian start-up founded by three former Tritium executives raises $5 million ahead of the launch of its first EV charger designed for consumers.
Electrify America and Polestar join rush to adopt Tesla charging standard

Electrify America and Polestar join rush to adopt Tesla charging standard

Born out of the “Dieselgate” scandal, Volkswagen’s Electrify America charging network has committed to adopting Tesla’s NACS charging standard. Polestar has also announced it will start using NACS.
Ampol to install EV charging bays in shopping centres around the country 

Ampol to install EV charging bays in shopping centres around the country 

Petrol retailer Ampol will install AmpCharge EV charging bays in multiple Mirvac branded shopping centres around the country, in a first for the company.
UK watchdog says Toyota and Hyundai EV charging speed claims are “misleading”

UK watchdog says Toyota and Hyundai EV charging speed claims are “misleading”

UK’s Advertising Standards Authority rules that both Toyota and Hyundai have misled customers in advertising claims around the charging speeds of their EVs.
Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard

Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard

Volvo becomes first EU automaker to make switch to Tesla NACS charging standard. The SAE also announced this week it would standardise the NACS.
Fast charger prices hit new high of $1.20/kWh, and “renewable powered” low of just 12c

Fast charger prices hit new high of $1.20/kWh, and “renewable powered” low of just 12c

EV fast charger prices are jumping, with one asking 90c/kWh during the day, and another just 12c/kWh in the day, but up to $1.20 at peak times.
“Thought someone ICE’d the charger:” Electric boat charges up at fast charging station

“Thought someone ICE’d the charger:” Electric boat charges up at fast charging station

An electric boat is spotted charging at a fast-charging station. The first fear was that the charging bay was being “ICEd”