Evie plans additional 55 fast charging stations for rural Victoria

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Iain Curry 5519 Views electric car charging, ev charging, Evie, victoria ev charging

Evie Networks has announced new public EV fast charging stations in 55 towns and communities throughout rural and regional Victoria.

The 55 Tritium 50kW fast chargers, expected to be operational by mid-2023, will add to the already operational 20 charge stations installed and operated by Evie in 20 regional towns throughout the Loddon-Mallee and Hume regions. The full list of the 55 new charge locations is at the end of this article

Evie Networks told EVCentral it currently operates a total of 58 charging sites across Australia, each typically equipped with two fast (50kW) or ultra-fast (350kW) EV chargers.

An Evie spokesperson told EVCentral that thanks to funding support enabling it to expand its network, Evie expected “the next two years will see our network grow to more than 600 fast and ultra-fast chargers throughout Australia.”

Funding comes from Federal and state governments and a $100 million commitment from the St Baker Energy Innovation Fund.

Evie Networks 50kW Tritium fast charger at Avenel, Victoria — Evie Networks 350kW Tritium fast charger at Avenel, Victoria

Last year Evie announced plans to install more than 300 50kW Tritium fast chargers at 158 locations around Australia while claiming to be building the largest fast charging network in the country.

The 55 new stations are being co-funded by the Victorian Government, with Evie claiming the recent funding boost would see Victoria become “one of the best-populated charging infrastructure states in Australia.”

Evie says the grant funding is $2,972,972.97 and it has placed a multi-million-dollar order for the supply of fast-charging equipment with Brisbane-based Tritium.

The 50kW Tritium fast chargers are powered by 100% renewable energy. Depending on your vehicle, 50km of range can be added in approximately 10 minutes using a 50kW charger.

2021 Nissan Leaf E+ charging at a 350kW Evie fast charger

Evie Networks CEO Chris Mills said: “No matter where you live, everyone should be confident enough to buy an EV because they have access to reliable fast charging – not just city dwellers.

“The Federal Government’s Future Fuels Fund program will provide excellent coverage in high population metropolitan areas, and the Victorian Government’s Destination Charging Across Victoria program will ensure regional communities will also enjoy strong EV charging coverage so they aren’t left behind.”

The full list of rural Victorian locations Evie Network has received funding for:

Wodonga, Wallan, Traralgon, Shepparton, Morwell, Torquay, Warragul, Belgrave, Wangaratta, Kyneton, Mildura, Heathcote, Benalla, Warburton, Colac, San Remo, Yarrawonga, Barwon Heads, Healesville, Red Hill South, Portland, Cowes, Ararat, Port Fairy, Stawell, Camperdown, Maffra, Paynesville, Loch, Mirboo North, Lancefield, Meeniyan, Beechworth, Bruthen, Casterton, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Dunkeld, Corryong, Edenhope, Warracknabeal, Dartmoor, Cann River, Hamilton, Kaniva, Macedon, St Arnaud, Alexandra, Mansfield, Bright, Bairnsdale, Bendigo, Echuca, Beaufort, Nagambie

Iain Curry

A motoring writer and photographer for two decades, Iain started in print magazines in London as editor of Performance BMW and features writer for BMW Car, GT Porsche and 4Drive magazines. His love of motor sport and high performance petrol cars was rudely interrupted in 2011 when he was one of the first journalists to drive BMW's 1 Series ActiveE EV, and has been testing hybrids, PHEVs and EVs for Australian newspapers ever since. Based near Noosa in Queensland, his weekly newspaper articles cover new vehicle reviews and consumer advice, while his photography is regularly seen on the pages of glossy magazines.