The NSW government has announced that a program delivering 25 more electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers in regional NSW is almost complete.
The $6 million program was funded with a $3 million contribution each from the state government and the NRMA.
This will extend the NRMA’s existing chargers to more than 100 in around 70 locations in NSW, creating what is promoted as “the most comprehensive regional charging network in the country”.
The program involves the installation of dual chargers ranging from 50kW to 150kW in key regional NSW locations. Most of these locations will be within no more than 150km from another in the NRMA fast charger network.
“It’s great news that as a result of the NSW government’s partnership with the NRMA, we will deliver 25 additional fast chargers throughout regional NSW,” says NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison.
“The charger locations have been chosen strategically to connect major centres within the state and also to link up with major routes in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
“I’m very pleased that we have been able to extend the regional network of fast chargers in the lead up to the Christmas break and summer holidays. This will allow EV drivers to travel with confidence, further powering up local economies and investment in regional areas and increase the take up rate of EVs.”
The northwest of NSW is the latest area to be rolled out with chargers at Inverell, Narrabri, Moree and Dorrigo switched on in recent weeks. Another one at Walcha is due by the end of the month.
The program also includes chargers at Casino, Tenterfield, Coonamble, Nyngan, Cobar, Wilcannia, Broken Hill, Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, Gilgandra, Jerilderie, Temora, Armidale, Scone, Yass, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong and Braidwood.
There will be an additional 25th site in Moruya installed in 2024.
