It’s said, the first experience of driving a long distance in an electric car could be stressful if you’re running low on battery power unless you have done your homework and mapped out charge points on your journey.
In saying that, the battery charging situation is improving at a rapid pace in Australia, as most states and territories together with 3rd parties have started to be proactive in working on EV fast charging network strategies.
This week, NSW Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance released the Electric Vehicle Charging Masterplan. The Minister said the interactive Masterplan is about making NSW the best place in the nation to buy and drive an electric vehicle.
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NSW Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance released the Electric Vehicle Charging Network Masterplan.
NSW Government will co-fund new ultra-fast charging stations by providing about 1,000 charging bays along key travel routes across the state.
An interactive map shows the network growth between 2022 through 2031.
The interactive map includes functionality to turn on and off different datasets, allowing you to analyse separate datasets at the same time and each optimal zone.
The Masterplan is an interactive online resource for EV charging providers and planners to explore the potential of the network and invest in its expansion. “The Masterplan highlights the state plans to boost its existing charging network by over 300 percent – providing more EV charging stations than all the other Australian states and territories combined,” Mr Constance said.
The NSW Government will co-fund new ultra-fast charging stations by providing about 1,000 charging bays along key travel routes across the state and unlocking around $160 million in private investment.
“The ultra-fast chargers will allow vehicles to charge to optimal range in under 10 minutes or about the time it takes to have a cup of coffee – future proofing the state and signaling to the market that NSW is ready to receive more EV models.”
Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean said the Masterplan will include data on electricity supply, traffic volumes, points of interest, and projected demand for chargers over the next 10 years.
“This Masterplan will put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror,” Mr Kean said.
“Our EV Strategy will build EV Super Highways and Commuter Corridors across the State keeping communities connected and ensuring travellers can reach their destination with ease.
“We will also ensure all Government-funded charging stations are powered with renewable energy, helping to reduce emissions to net zero.”
Master plan map
The interactive map includes functionality to turn on and off different datasets, allowing you to analyse separate datasets at the same time and each optimal zone has been chosen based on:
Projected electric vehicle adoption in the area
Traffic movements
Tourism data
Vehicle ownership
Local points of interest
Location of major cabling across NSW
Available substation capacities
Below is an example of the interactive map works;
The Byron Bay EV charging network plan between 2023 to 2030
This Masterplan is the latest step in the state’s leading half-a-billion-dollar Electric Vehicle Strategy, released as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget.
For more information, head to the NSW governments website “Electric vehicle fast charging master plan”
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