Commuters at selected locations across Sydney will be able to charge their electric vehicles, as part of the rollout of up to 50 chargers at transport hubs.

Through an agreement with Australian owned charge point provider JOLT, a fast EV charger has been switched on at Penrith commuter car park.

JOLT offers drivers a free 7kWh top-up for electric vehicles, or up to approximately 45 kilometers worth of fast charging every day, which takes about 17 minutes, depending on your car.

The chargers use certified green energy meaning they deliver energy directly from renewable sources or through certified offsets and will be a convenient way for drivers to top their charge up for free.

Once users have reached the 7kWh, a cost of $0.46 will apply for each subsequent kilowatt hour. An idle fee of $1.00 per minute is charged to vehicles still plugged in and occupying the space but no longer charging.
Dozens more fast chargers will be rolled out as part of this agreement over the next year at commuter car parks and other locations convenient to commuters.

The NSW Government has invested $250,000 into the JOLT charger partnership, in addition to $209 million worth of EV infrastructure funding delivered as part of the NSW Government EV strategy.
To find out more about electric vehicles, including charging locations, visit: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/electric-vehicles

Karen McKeown OAM Member for Penrith said:
“It is fantastic our community will be one of the first transport hubs in the state to benefit from publicly available electric vehicle chargers.

“In the last year, EV registrations have risen more than 150 per cent on average across NSW and more than tripled here in Penrith, and we hope making it easier for drivers to top up charge as part of their commute will encourage this transition.

“We hope this conveniently located charger in Penrith, on the Great Western Highway, close to Penrith Railway Station, the TAFE campus, and Westfield Penrith will help to encourage others to make the transition to an electric vehicle.

“It is crucial that we do what we can to support the transition to electric vehicles and encourage public transport use where possible. These chargers will offer commuters a simple top-up option at train stations and other hubs, and I’m confident they’ll be very popular.”

JOLT Charge CEO Doug McNamee said:
“The roll out of TfNSW chargers represents a fantastic expansion of our growing Sydney network. These state-of-the art, free for 7kWh, and fast charging stations introduce a game-changing solution for EV users, resulting in significant cost savings, and allowing them to travel more freely.

“By using JOLT’s free charging top-ups, EV drivers could save more than $1,000 per year on their charging expenses, making EV ownership even more attractive to people looking for convenient, sustainable, and cost-effective transport choices.

"We’re really encouraging Australians to embrace EV technology, particularly as cost-of living pressures continue to rise.”