Evie Networks and energy retailer ActewAGL have announced the go-live of five new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers across three Canberra locations.
These are the first five EV chargers to be installed with assistance from the ACT Government under the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grant Funding Program.
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Between Evie Networks and ActewAGL, there will be 35 new or upgraded EV chargers, consisting of both AC destination and DC fast chargers, to meet a variety of public charging speed and location needs.
The new EV chargers are available for public use in Dickson, Tuggeranong and Woden and can be accessed via the Evie Networks charging app.
“ActewAGL is strongly committed to assisting the local community with the transition to zero emissions driving,” ActewAGL Retail general manager Rachael Turner said.
“We collaborate closely with the local community and commercial landowners when selecting locations for EV public chargers and are continuing to evaluate sites for new public charging installations.”
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Evie Networks CEO Chris Mills said, “We are extremely excited to be partnering with ActewAGL to deliver accessible, everyday charging solutions to electric vehicle drivers in Canberra and Australia-wide.
To meet anticipated demand, Evie Networks and ActewAGL is scaling up public charging installation, to future-proof the ACT’s essential EV charging infrastructure.