News from ChargeNet NZ
New Zealand’s nationwide EV charging network, ChargeNet is making a public plea for Wellingtonians’ help.
ChargeNet, which has a network of more than 280 strategically-positioned rapid DC charging stations across the country, is on the hunt for a new hyper-rapid charging site in the Wellington CBD. An appropriate space for such infrastructure has been extremely difficult to come by as we move away from the traditional single-charger sites, says ChargeNet’s Director, Damon Birchfield.
An appropriate space for such infrastructure has been extremely difficult to come by as we move away from the traditional single-charger sites, says ChargeNet’s Director, Damon Birchfield.
“We just haven’t been able to find a site with suitable power available to host hyper-rapid charging stations. We’ve been on the hunt for a site in central Wellington since 2021, with no luck so far. That’s why we’re reaching out to the public for help,” says Birchfield.
EV charging in Wellington presents some unique challenges, with a lack of off-street parking in some areas of the city making overnight charging difficult for EV owners. This makes it critical that the city has a network of rapid, multi-point EV charging stations, where multiple EVs can charge at once.
A charging site in the CBD, Birchfield says, would complement ChargeNet’s existing charging sites at Barnett St Carpark and Grey Street.
“Wellington has more than 6,052 EVs, making up…
