The Western Australian Government has completed its ‘WA EV Network’, one of the world’s largest connected electric vehicle (EV) charging highways, consisting of 110 charging points across 49 locations.
These locations between Mundrabilla in the south and Kununurra in the north will more greatly support EV transport throughout the region. 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.
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.
WA Department of Transport data shows the number of registered EVs on State roads more than doubled in the past financial year to more than 22,000.
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The Western Australian Government’s $3,500 Zero Emissions Vehicles rebates are supporting and encouraging further purchases. This scheme will also be supported by a further investment of $5.2 million, announced in May last year.
Energy, Environment and Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby said the milestone would allow households to drive the State’s energy transition.
“Through our investment in the WA EV Network, we have opened our State to EV drivers, who can travel from Albany to Kalbarri or Perth to Esperance without the fear of range anxiety,” Whitby said.
“That’s good news for tourism in WA and a big reason why the network has drawn international attention.”
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