MG to roll out 3000 EV chargers across Australia and NZ

MG Motor will deliver up to 3000 electric vehicle chargers over the next three years as part of the Chinese brand’s Hotel ChargeHub Partner program in Australia and New Zealand.

Announcing the strategy as the updated 2022 MG ZS EV enters showrooms this month, MG said it was targeting hotels and leisure centres in metropolitan locations across both countries.

Successful applicants to the program will only pay a $330 administration fee, with MG absorbing the cost of the charger (usually $1650).

Installation will also be provided free of charge.

Both 7kW single-phase and 11kW three-phase versions of MG’s AC wallbox are available through the program.

All of them will be Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compliant, meaning they can be installed with third-party software and allow operators the option to charge guests for usage.

“In Australia, purchase price is the biggest barrier to adoption of electric vehicles, closely followed by concern at the lack of public charging infrastructure,” said MG Motor Australia/NZ CEO Peter Ciao.

“These chargers will not only enhance each venue’s customer experience, but will also reassure electric vehicle owners that they can drive around Australia with ease.”

This is the second stage of the Hotel ChargeHub Partner program. Earlier this year, a handful of chargers were installed at accommodation venues in regional Australia, with some of the initial destinations including Albany in WA, and Gerringong in NSW.

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