Ampol and Volkswagen join forces for EV charging
Published on: May 24, 2024
Australia's biggest European auto brand will also share dealer and customer insights to inform key locations in Ampol’s fast-charging rollout.
Volkswagen Australia and Ampol have reached a milestone agreement that will see Volkswagen Australia EV customers gain access to Ampol's AmpCharge home EV charging offer and discounts at its public EV charging stations nationwide.
The agreement with Australia's largest supplier of transport fuels, which is transitioning to become a key provider of EV charging infrastructure, will further enable Volkswagen customers to leverage the benefits of Ampol's growing public EV charging network as well as its Australian-made home EV charger and installation package.
Australia's biggest European auto brand will also share dealer and customer insights to inform key locations in Ampol’s fast-charging rollout.
Director of Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Michal Szaniecki said that the agreement is "absolutely crucial to Volkswagen's stated intention for its Australian EV sales to surpass those of conventional vehicles by 2028".
In an industry first, Volkswagen and Ampol will allow customers to colour-code their AmpCharge home charger to their ID. vehicle, provided with a nationwide installation service and five-year warranty. Customers will be able to use an augmented reality (AR) tool accessed via their smartphone camera to 'scan' their garage or carport for suitable locations. The app can advise them if the location is suitable or not in real time, before an installer arrives.
"Two giants of personal mobility are helping more Australians transition to lower emissions vehicle ownership more quickly, making seamless their transition to e-mobility," said Szaniecki.
