South Australia gains its first state-wide charging network
RAA Charge is the EV charging arm of Australia’s Royal Automobile Association. It was able to build the charging network with support from an AUD$12.35m grant from the state government of South Australia. RAA Charge has estimated that 98-per cent of the charging hubs are less than 200km than each other, with strategic placement along major roads and regional towns which it states will help address range anxiety.
In terms of output, the hubs feature a variety of AC fast chargers (>7kW) as well as DC rapid and ultra-rapid chargers up to 200kW. One of the sites in the network, the Snowtown charging hub, has received awards from the Australian Electric Vehicle Association for its ‘destination charging’ credentials such as 200kW fast charger, covered parking, and close proximity to amenities.
Nick Reade, CEO of RAA, commented: “With 144 charging sites now complete, South Aussies and visitors can have the confidence to go further in their EV, knowing they are never far from an RAA Charge. More than 130 small businesses and 40 councils across South Australia put their hands up to be site hosts and work with us on delivering this landmark project, which is a huge vote for the future of low carbon-transport in our state.”
In a statement on LinkedIn, the RAA added: “Our RAA Charge network includes more than 550 plugs and 144 charging sites spanning from Yalata to Mount Gambier, reducing range anxiety for EV drivers (with 98% of charging sites located less than 200km from another one). Over the past two years, the network has provided more than 100,000 charging sessions, facilitating the use of over 2,801 MWh of clean energy to power more than 13 million kilometres.”
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