the latest. Time to power up With 17 ultra-fast/fast chargers now up and running across the state (as of March), we’re hoping to see a greater uptake of EVs through a reduction in ‘range anxiety’.
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Download the Chargefox app, go to ract.com.au/chargefox
EV fast facts Across Tasmania there are:
306 82 87
EVs
plug-in hybrids
electric motorcycles
How much do EVs cost?
How many chargers does Tasmania have?
There are around 30 EV models available in Australia, most of which are priced over $65,000. However, EVs will be on par with internal combustion engine vehicles from the mid-2020s.
There are 77 dedicated fast and slow charging sites across Tasmania, with 17 of these being fast or ultra-fast chargers. Two fast charger installations are planned for 2021, with several more to come over the next two years.
How long does it take to charge an EV? For a range of chargers to top up 100km: Ultra-fast chargers 350kW; 4–15 mins Fast chargers
50–150kW; 20–30 mins
Slow chargers 2–22kW; 1–8 hrs 56
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S ome of these 77 sites, mostly slow chargers, are at restricted locations such as private carparks or hotels, meaning they are only available to guests. As a result, the number of truly public sites is around 45 to 50.
