TWO brand-new public electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers have been installed in Dromana at the Pier Street carpark. Mornington Peninsula Shire announced the charging stations on 4 September after the installations were fully funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s future fuels program and private industry.
Mayor Councillor Simon Brooks said it was exciting to see the growth of EV installations across the Peninsula, “making it easier for both residents and visitors alike”. “Did you know that these new charging stations will charge a standard EV from zero to 80 per cent, in under an hour?” he said. “Who knows, maybe these added conveniences will inspire you to explore if an EV is right for you.”
The state government is committed to a 50 per cent zero-emission light vehicle sales by 2030 and delivering the benefits of a sustainable transport system. The peninsula has 47 EV stations with an EV network having opened at the Wood Street Shopping Centre in Flinders last July.
First published in the Mornington News – 10 September 2024
