Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is set to expand significantly, with the number of charging stations expected to double in the next year. This comes on the heels of a remarkable 90% increase in charging sites throughout 2023, as reported by Next System. Despite Tesla leading in EV sales, it’s Chargefox that boasts the largest share of charging locations.
The surge in charging sites coincides with a record-breaking year for EV sales in Australia, despite some potential buyers expressing concerns about the adequacy of the charging network. The Public Fast Charger Network report highlighted the addition of 397 new charging sites and 755 charging points in 2023, marking substantial growth in both the number and capacity of charging stations.
Projections for 2024 are even more optimistic. Next System anticipates the number of charging locations to climb dramatically, exceeding 1,600 by year’s end. This forecast is based on current plans for new stations and historical trends.
Daniel Bleakley from Next System noted a significant acceleration in the development of Australia’s public EV fast charger network, addressing a key barrier to EV adoption. The report reveals that the charging network is expanding more rapidly than the EV fleet itself.
Chargefox leads in charger installations, operating over a third of Australia’s charging sites. Other key players include Evie Networks, Tesla, Jolt, NRMA, and petrol retailers BP and Ampol. Tesla’s Supercharger network offers the most power, comprising nearly half Australia’s total charging capacity.
This expansion follows a year when over 87,000 electric cars were sold in Australia, more than double the number from 2022. Public charging availability remains a primary concern for Australians considering EVs, second only to the cost of the vehicles.
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