The upgraded network includes public sites at

• Ballarat,
• Barnawartha North,
• Euroa,
• Horsham,
• Moe, T
• orquay and
• one of Australia’s most-used public EV charging locations at Airport West.

Each public site now features new chargers that will provide up to 50 kilowatt and 350 kilowatt direct-current connections.

New 50 DC kilowatt direct-current chargers have also been installed at RACV’s Inverloch, Cape Schanck and Healesville Resorts, as well as its Noble Park office, 

In addition, the chargers available to RACV Members and guests at

• RACV’s Healesville,
• Torquay,
• Inverloch,
• Cape Schanck,
• Goldfields,
• Noosa and
• Royal Pines Resorts,
• as well as the City Club,
• have been upgraded to 22 AC kilowatt chargers.

The RACV Torquay Resort chargers are also available to the public.

RACV Members will receive a 10 per cent discount across the entire RACV network. Each charger can be found using the EV charger finder feature in the RACV app,. With access to real-time updates and station availability.

RACV General Manager Energy Services Greg Edye said the upgrades aim to meet the growing demand for EV infrastructure in Victoria. And deliver a more reliable charging experience at key regional and metropolitan sites.

“RACV’s EV network upgrade reflects our continued commitment to helping Victorians reach their destination safely and efficiently,” Mr Edye said.

“Our focus has been to deliver reliable, fast-charging solutions across Victoria, to support RACV Members and customers. Keeping their vehicles fully charged for their journey.”

Each RACV charging site will also feature CCTV security cameras. Providing a safer environment for members and customers while charging their EV and helping to prevent vandalism.

To learn more about RACV’s EV services and find to find a charger near you, visit RACV’s EV charging network.

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As an integrated energy company, bp is turning its strategy into action. This is through initiatives such as rolling out its network of 600 bp pulse EV charge points across Australia by 2025.

Frédéric Baudry, president, bp Australia and SVP Mobility Convenience, & Midstream, Asia Pacific said: “The rollout by bp pulse of fast, reliable chargers at convenient locations across Australia is a prime example of bp’s global commitment to provide customers and partners with the energy and mobility they want, where they want it.

“We are all taking part in the journey towards decarbonisation. It’s through projects like this with AGL that we hope to encourage uptake and break down the barriers for people considering an EV.”

Sujay Sharma, VP bp pulse, Asia-Pacific said: “We’re putting the customer at the heart of our strategy; installing a fast and convenient EV charging network in key metropolitan and regional locations across Australia. Now, through this agreement, eligible AGL customers can take advantage of special rates to charge with bp pulse in New South Wales.” 

bp Pulse and AGL plan

bp and AGL plan to continue developing on-the-go charging, energy, and mobility offers for customers.

AGL Chief Customer Officer Jo Egan said the bp partnership aligns with AGL’s focus on supporting the electrification of the way customers live, work and move. AGL will collaborate with bp to create other compelling offers for customers. 

“The partnership aligns with AGL’s focus on supporting the electrification of transportation in Australia, enabling the shift to an electric vehicle to be easy for our customers. We are looking to build a seamless charging experience for electric vehicle drivers to ensure charging is simple, accessible, and affordable – whether that is at home or on-the-go,” Ms Egan said.

“The partnership recognises the pivotal role we play in shaping Australia’s future. As we transition to a low-carbon future, this strategic partnership will empower our customers with innovative, sustainable and cost-effective EV charging solutions.”

In November 2022 bp launched its global electrification brand, bp pulse, in Australia. bp’s ambition is to build Australia’s most convenient fast-charging EV network and customer experience, through the installation of around 600 charge points nationally.

Visit bp’s website to find out more about bp pulse locations in Australia.

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