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June saw the addition of four new RAA Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging sites – at Port Augusta South, Coober Pedy, Coonalpyn, and Meningie – bringing the total number of sites online and operational to 138 out of the planned 140 site network.
The four completed sites feature 200kW Ultra Raid or 150kW Rapid charging stations, capable of charging an EV in as little as 10, and up to 45 minutes.
As a prominent gateway to the north of the state and West Coast, Port Augusta now has five charging sites, giving both locals and tourists multiple charging site options.
In addition, the new site in Coober Pedy completes the networks northern route via the Stuart Highway, through to the Northern Territory.
For those visiting the Coorong and the South East, the addition of Coonalpyn and Meningie brings to total number of charging sites in the South East to 20.
RAA CEO Nick Reade said demand for the network continues to grow, particularly in regional areas.
“To date, RAA Charge has powered more than 50,000 charging sessions across South Australia, with 57% of those charging sessions occurring in regional areas.
“We continue to see spikes in interstate and international users during peak holiday times and during major events, but overall 85% of network users are from SA.
“We now have more than 10,000 registered EV drivers on our roads in SA, and we’re proud to be playing a lead role in keeping them moving across our great state,” he said.
According to the AAA’s new car sales data, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid EVs (PHEVs) make up 8.5% of new car sales in South Australia in the 2024 year to date, compared to 6.8% in 2023.
200kW Ultra-Rapid sites
Lot 8 National Highway 1, Port Augusta
51 Princes Hwy, Meningie
150kW Rapid sites
LOT 773 Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy
Corner Richards Terrace & Dukes Highway, Coonalpyn
150kW Rapid sites
66 Punt Rd, Tailem Bend
EV drivers can locate their nearest charger, initiate charging, and complete payment, by using the Chargefox app.
The RAA Charge network is being rolled out with the support of a $12.35 million grant provided by the Government of South Australia and is on track to be completed later this year.
To learn more about the network, visit www.raa.com.au/charge