Perth to Albany corridor opens for EV drivers
Residents and tourists in the South-West can now charge their electric vehicles (EVs) along the Perth to Albany corridor, with fast chargers operating in Williams, Manjimup and Albany.
Synergy delivered the EV chargers in collaboration with local councils to ensure a fast and enjoyable user experience. The chargers provide up to 150 kW and allow drivers to top up their EVs in about 20 minutes.
The Perth to Albany corridor will be further supported with a fast EV charger expected to go live in Walpole next month.
The EV chargers are part of the WA EV Network, which will be the longest in Australia.
Synergy CEO, David Fyfe, said the new chargers represented a significant milestone for the network.
“These fast chargers provide a link for EV drivers to travel extensively in the South-West,” Mr Fyfe said.
“By building these EV chargers, Synergy is encouraging the uptake of electric vehicles and supporting WA’s road to net zero emissions by 2050.”
The EV chargers are conveniently located in each town and provide opportunities for drivers and passengers to explore and visit local businesses.
Features of the EV charging sites include:
• Albany – two 150 kW fast chargers allowing four cars to charge at once. Adjacent to the Old Gaol, on the corner of Festing Street and Residency Road.
• Manjimup – a 150 kW charger and a 7.6 kW back-up charger on Johnson Crescent.
• Williams – one 150 kW charger and a 7.6 kW charger at Lions Park.
The WA EV Network will stretch over 7,000 kilometres from Kununurra in the north, to Esperance in the south and east to Eucla.
It will feature 98 new electric vehicle charging stations across 49 locations along key travel routes averaging less than 200 kilometres apart.
The $21 million WA EV Network is part of the State Government's State Electric Vehicle Action Plan for Western Australia.
For more information visit WA EV Network.