The WA EV Network is continuing its roll out across regional Western Australia, with the first of eight electric vehicle fast chargers for the Kimberley now operational in Broome.
Located at Town Beach carpark, Horizon Power’s 150-kilowatt fast charger will allow drivers to top up their EVs in as little as 20 minutes.
“I’m delighted Horizon Power’s first fast charger in the EV Network is now operational in Broome,” says WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston.
“Broome’s fast charger is an important step to drive the uptake of EVs in WA and ensuring EV drivers can explore our wonderful state without any range anxiety.”
The state government’s WA EV Network is being delivered by Horizon Power and Synergy and will include 98 charging stations across 49 locations connecting Perth and regional WA.
Horizon Power’s approach to this project includes using a combination of solar and battery, with a back-up diesel generator, to power its EV chargers in WA’s remote locations.
The WA EV Network is part of the government’s $43.5 million investment to boost EV infrastructure around WA.
An EV charged using the state’s main electricity grid, the South West Interconnected System, is claimed to generate 30% less greenhouse gas emissions than a conventional petrol vehicle.
The WA EV Network is expected be the longest in Australia stretching over 7000km from Kununurra in the north, to Esperance in the south and east to Eucla.
The next EV charging station will open in Carnarvon next month, while construction has started in Exmouth, Denham, Derby and Karratha.
