30/07/2021
Congratulations to the fantastic team at Lake Macquarie City Council on installing the first DC charging station in your LGA! We are sure your residents and all EV tourists will appreciate the service that keeps them moving.
The region's first public DC-charger has been installed and is ready for use. The Everty electric vehicle charging station is located at the Swansea Centre. Users will pay 35c/kWh, and during daylight hours their energy is sourced from the solar panels installed on the Centre's rooftop.
The station is linked to a free EV driver app which allows drivers to start and stop the charger with a few clicks and shows whether the charger is available or being used in real-time. EV drivers can also monitor the progress of the charging session and see how long they have been charging for and how much electricity has been delivered to the car.
This investment supports residents and tourists who choose to own and drive electric vehicles and is a key part of our Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy.