Wednesday, February 12, 2025

First public EV charger for Benalla

Works to install a public electric vehicle (EV) charger are underway in Benalla.

Benalla Rural City Council is supporting EV charger company Evie Networks, who last year received funding from the Victorian Government’s Destination Charging Across Victoria Program, to install 50kW DC fast chargers at 55 sites across Victoria.

The 50kW EV charger being installed by Evie Networks will service two parking bays in the local Denny Street carpark, supporting CHAdemo and CCS Type 2 DC connectors, catering for most EV vehicles on the road.

Mayor, Bernie Hearn said the charging station will provide fast and reliable charging for residents and people visiting or passing through Benalla.

“Providing fast and reliable electric vehicle charging for residents and visitors is important for tourism while being convenient for Benalla Rural City locals,” said Mayor Hearn.

“The charging station is situated close to cafes, public restrooms and retail outlets and will also provide an indirect financial benefit to the local economy.

“As a Council we support the transition towards cleaner and more climate-friendly forms of transport and have agreed to lease these carparking spaces to Evie while also negotiating a separate charging station with Tesla.”

Construction on the EV charging station is scheduled to be completed by April 4.

The installation of this charger is in line with Council’s commitment to support the community to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. 

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