Western Australia will soon be home to the longest electric highway in Australia with the McGowan Government today announcing the 45 locations that will make up the electric vehicle fast charging network.
The infrastructure network includes up to 90 fast charging stations and back-up chargers at 45 different locations connecting Perth and regional Western Australia - stretching north to Kununurra, south to Esperance and east to Kalgoorlie.
Electric vehicle owners will easily be able to travel the State along these routes, with the average distance between charging stations around 160 kilometres. Most electric cars can run for at least 400 kilometres in one charge and it is expected the technology will continue to improve over the next few years. One of the most popular WA models can run for 550km in one charge.
The network will allow electric vehicles to be charged in as little as 15 minutes and locations have been chosen to encourage tourists to spend this time exploring a local regional town.
Comments by Energy Minister Bill Johnston:
He stated "I'm also pleased to launch the Electric Vehicle Action Plan, which will prepare our electricity system for the rapid uptake in electric vehicles and ensure it stays safe, secure and reliable. The McGowan Government is preparing for the future, with 20 per cent of new car sales in Australia expected to be electric by 2030. An electric vehicle charged using the State's main electricity grid will generate 30 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than a conventional petrol vehicle."
For more details, ref to the Western Australian government Electric Vehicle Action Plan.
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