Ampol EV fast-charging network detailed
Pilot sites up and running soon as fuel retailer targets 120-strong national network by late 2023Ampol, one of Australia’s largest fuel retailers, has detailed its entrance into the e-mobility sector with plans to roll out a network of DC fast-chargers for electric cars via its new AmpCharge brand.
Destined to become a national network, five pilot sites at Ampol service stations in Carseldine (Queensland), Alexandria (NSW), Northmead (NSW), Altona North (Victoria) and Belmont (WA) will come online between June and July this year.
Each station will be able to host at least two battery-electric vehicles at once, and the 150kW chargers are set to be powered by renewable energy or at least covered by green certificates.
Thanks to an agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), Ampol intends to have around 120 sites in service by October 2023, with part of the required funding stemming from the Future Fuels Fund.
Ampol chief Matt Halliday said the charging network would leverage the company’s “existing network, skills and infrastructure … that can minimise range anxiety and support the uptake of BEVs in Australia”.
“Today, as energy needs evolve, our vision is to become Australia’s leading distributer of energy, providing mobility solutions for any of the vehicles our customers drive, anywhere and anytime they need it,” he said.
“As we begin to evolve our national network, consumers will see AmpCharge in Ampol service stations, depots and terminals right across the country.”
In addition to the public chargers, Ampol is also working on a series of home charging solutions which it says should be ready by the end of this year.
Registrations of interest in the home charging options are currently being taken.
“For the first time, we’ll also be entering homes, workplaces and shopping centres as we seek to deliver simple and efficient charging solutions at convenient locations to keep people moving,” Halliday said.
The announcement comes about a week after BP entered a multi-year contract with EV charging solutions provider Tritium for the supply of chargers and related services to support BP’s global EV charging network.
Almost 1000 chargers have already been ordered between Australia, New Zealand and the UK as part of the new deal, but no timeline has surfaced yet.
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