The Western Australian Government has successfully completed its nation-leading WA EV Network—one of the world’s longest connected electric vehicle (EV) charging highways.
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Completion of the network—which features 110 charging points across 49 locations between Mundrabilla in the south and Kununurra in the north—means more people can drive through Western Australia in an EV, supporting regional tourism by improving accessibility to the state’s regions.
In some isolated locations that are difficult to connect to an existing power supply, chargers are being supported by standalone power systems, which largely draw on solar and small-scale battery storage for power.
The network has already drawn international praise, with Time Magazine recognising it as one of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2024.
Synergy and Horizon Power jointly delivered the WA EV Network, which forms part of the State Government’s $43.5 million investment in EV-charging infrastructure.
Premier Roger Cook said, “We want every Western Australian to get out and enjoy our state—including EV drivers.
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“This investment will help to bring down the barriers to EV uptake and help to get more EVs on the road across WA.”
