South.Point Tuggeranong is now home to six new Tesla V3 Superchargers, providing Canberra Tesla owners with the latest in charging technology.
The chargers can add up to 275 km of range in 15 minutes, and will additionally allow interstate Tesla users travelling through the ACT to access another location with fast charging.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr commended surrounding state governments on their electric vehicle (EV) initiatives, as well as the Labor Federal Government for jumping on the EV bandwagon.
From Mr Barr’s understanding, the national network will include charging stations every 100 km along the national highway, which “makes a massive difference”.
Mr Barr said there is currently a significant transformation in motoring technology, and with that comes a need to invest in the infrastructure support required – and the community has an appetite for it.
“What I want to see is more vehicles, more affordable with a longer range to address some of the issues that come up regularly when government consult with community about what are the barriers to more electric vehicle, zero emission vehicle ownership,” Mr Barr said.
“But clearly availability of charging stations is one of the things that is very common.”
He says he’s sure the new South.Point stations will be well utilised by Canberrans; knowing they are here will give the Tesla community “peace of mind”.
The ACT Government ensure all newly leased, light passenger vehicles in its fleet are EVs; they currently own a mix of hydrogen vehicles and EVs.
Dave Sag, a member of the Tesla Owners Club, is old friends with the owner of the very first Tesla in Australia, which prompted his interest in electric cars.
“I went from not actually ever owning a car to buying a Tesla, and then within half an hour joining a car club, which I never, ever thought would happen,” laughed Mr Sag.
He most frequently uses his 240 volt power point in his garage to charge his Tesla, but he believes the South.Point chargers would be “great” for Canberrans living down south.
“It’s a great spot to charge, you know, if you’re heading down to Tidbinbilla, or you’re heading down to the national parks, it’s a perfect spot to just stop, charge, and then continue on your way.
“It’s nice that it’s linked with the shopping centre as well, so you can plug in for 20 minutes, go get a coffee or whatever you need to do. And the parking is free for the first two hours.
“For me, I’d love a couple of fast chargers around Manuka, but I hear they’re coming.”
All electric vehicle charging bays are located in South.Point’s ground level carpark off Pitman street.
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