5,000 EV charging plugs on our network by the end of 2025

29/06/21, ChargeFox Media release

We are thrilled to be able to announce that we’ll be adding over 4,000 plugs to the network by the end of 2025! We want to open up even more local and long-distance travel options for EV drivers and help more Australians make the switch to electric. Recently, the NSW government announced a $490 million plan including a goal for 50% of all new car sales in the State to be electric by 2030. The VIC government also has a goal for half of all light vehicle sales to have zero emissions by 2030.  As Australia’s leading EV charging network, we support all plans to help Australia get closer to zero road transport emissions.

EV uptake has a significant impact on road transport emissions, and use of the Chargefox network already reduces carbon emissions by over 100 tonnes every month. With the planned additional plugs, we hope to see thousands of tonnes of CO2 abated each month.

The news has been welcomed by major car manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, and Audi – many of which have a deadline for when they will cease production of petrol cars. We’re proud to have partnered with these companies to offer free or discounted charging to drivers of their vehicles, and today’s announcement means that thousands of EV owners will soon get even more value from their vehicle purchase.

“In 2018 Chargefox built Australia’s first-ever ultra-rapid station, and since then our network has grown to over 850 plugs. Our goal is to connect the infrastructure needed to help mass EV uptake and reduce road transport emissions. We’ve made significant progress over the past few years, having powered more than 5 million carbon-free kms and abating around 1500 tonnes of carbon emissions. Today’s milestone announcement means we’re giving EV drivers across the country confidence that 5,000 charging options will be available. We’ll also continue our commitment to using 100% renewable energy where possible. It’s a big day for the EV industry, and we’re thrilled to be continuing our journey to create a cleaner future for the next generation of Australians.”
Marty Andrews, CEO and Co-Founder of Chargefox