Viva Energy to develop EV charging network in Australia’s East Coast
Published on: Dec 4, 2023
The company will co-fund the network alongside the New South Wales Government across Shell-branded fuel retail locations.
Viva Energy has entered into a co-funding agreement with the New South Wales (NSW) Government for the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Shell-branded service stations will host a total of 30 stations across the region.
The project is to be rolled out progressively over the next few years, ensuring connectivity between metropolitan and regional areas while helping to address range anxiety for drivers in NSW.
This deal underscores On The Run’s (OTR) retail network upgrade, to offer a future-proofed premium charging option for customers. Each station is set to feature solar panels and batteries, with a minimum of four ultra-fast charge points at each site.
“Having acquired the convenience retail business, and with our plans to invest across the retail network, EV charging is a natural complement to that and customers can expect a high quality and reliable service, situated in optimal locations,” said Lachlan Pfeiffer, Viva Energy’s Chief Business Development and Sustainability Officer.
Power from the solar panels will be supplemented by sustainable energy from the grid to ensure the project provides emission-free power for EV drivers across a mix of highway, metropolitan and regional sites in NSW.
The NSW Government is contributing $14.7m to the project through round two of its EV fast-charging grants program, tied to Viva Energy’s commitment and progress in building out the network.
