Electric vehicle drivers can now travel from Adelaide to Melbourne with more access to charging infrastructure, with the Albanese Government’s Driving the Nation program zooming past a new milestone.
New fast-charging EV stations are now operational along the national highways between the two cities as part of the partnership with NRMA.
Sites include Wycheproof, Ouyen, Mildura and Marong in Victoria. Other recently opened sites include Ararat in Victoria, Port Pirie in South Australia and Mataranka in the Northern Territory.
The ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ EV Fast-Charging Network is being delivered by the NRMA with a $39.3 million grant from the government to deploy fast-charging stations along Australian highways.
It’s part of the Albanese Government’s broader program to accelerate EV charger rollout around Australia, with more than 1000 fast chargers now switched on for motorists.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said these new EV charging sites would keep battery charge up and range anxiety down among motorists.
“We’re committed to setting up reliable access to EV charging infrastructure along key travel corridors and regions,” Minister Bowen said.
“The rollout of new NRMA chargers supports our commitment to improve consumer choice for cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars.
“Our partnership with NRMA is working to deliver fast-charging EV stations up and down our national highways, establishing reliable charging infrastructure across Australia.”
The NRMA advises another five sites across Australia are nearing completion and are expected to open over the upcoming Christmas and New Year period.
More EV fast-charging stations will continue to be added to this program next year, with the NRMA initiative delivering 117 new fast-chargers in total.
The government’s Driving the Nation fund aims to install a fast charger every 150 km on average on national highways, giving consumers the confidence to make the switch to an EV.
