| Project Detail |
Ampol will leverage its branded retail network nationally to deliver over 100 fast charging stations across four regions in Australia.
Need
The Australian electric vehicle (EV) industry is in the early stages of development. In cities and regional centres, charging blackspots (areas that do not have convenient access to public fast-charging stations) are an issue.
Expanding the charging network will help to alleviate common barriers raised by consumers, namely the lack of publicly available fast charging infrastructure and range anxiety. Ampol’s sites are ideally located close to major metropolitan and regional roads infrastructure, linking both satellite cities and broader geographies.
Ampol’s approach through this project demonstrates confidence in the future in which electric vehicles, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), will play in decarbonising the transport sector.
Action
This Ampol Addressing Blackspots Fast Charging Project will increase the availability of public fast-charging infrastructure to reduce blackspots and provide convenient recharging options for Australians.
Ampol will install a network of public fast-charging stations in the following locations:
Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast, Newcastle
Melbourne and Geelong
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast; and
Perth.
Each station will provide at least two designated parking spots for EV charging and will have a capacity of at least 100 kW.
Outcome
This project aims to:
address barriers to the supply and adoption of EVs in Australia by increasing the number of publicly available EV fast-charging stations
reduce emissions by ensuring all fast-charging sites are powered with renewable energy
improve the understanding of consumer behaviour regarding the use of public fast-charging stations. |
