The City of Burnside is now home to the fastest electric vehicle (EV) chargers within metro Adelaide.
This morning it was our great pleasure to launch four new Ultra-rapid chargers alongside RAA as part of the ongoing rollout of their statewide Charge network. These four chargers operate at an unparalleled 200kW and can fully charge an EV in 10 to 45 minutes – perfect for those quick trips to the Burnside Civic Centre.
City of Burnside CEO Chris Cowley said the new chargers, which feature a mix of CCS2 and CHAdeMO plugs, were a welcome addition to the Burnside Civic Centre.
‘Since declaring a climate emergency in 2019, the City of Burnside has sought to divest from carbon emitting technologies and facilitate green energy solutions wherever possible,’ Chris said.
‘Electric vehicles are the future of our roads and as uptake increases over the coming years, having the infrastructure to support these vehicles is critical.
‘The installation of these chargers is a positive step forward in welcoming cleaner vehicles to our streets and I hope both residents and visitors of our city enjoy using this new infrastructure.’
Mayor Anne Monceaux said the City of Burnside remained committed to supporting sustainable initiatives for the benefit of the environment.
‘Council is on a mission to become carbon neutral by 2030 so we are excited to work with RAA to bring this project to life for our community,’ Anne said.
‘With EV charging infrastructure developing rapidly across South Australia, there has never been a better time to consider making the switch to an electric vehicle at home.’
The RAA Charge network, which is being rolled out with the support of a $12.35 million grant provided by the South Australian government, is expected to be completed in 2024.
RAA CEO Nick Reade said RAA was ensuring the charging infrastructure would be in place to accommodate the massive growth in EVs in South Australia.
‘Since March, the growing network has provided almost 3,000 charging sessions, providing enough power to cover a whopping 230,000km while abating 12.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide,’ Nick said.
‘With the Burnside Civic Centre 200kw Ultra-rapid charger coming online today, we’re excited to offer EV drivers a place to charge that is both close to the freeway and the city.’
To use the network, download the Chargefox app for iOS or Android and follow the prompts. For more info visit www.raa.com.au/charge
