Western Australia’s Cook Labor Government has announced the successful completion of the WA EV Network.
According to the WA Government, it is one of the world’s longest connected electric vehicle (EV) charging highways.
The network features 110 charging points across 49 locations, stretching from Mundrabilla in the south to Kununurra in the north.
Its completion enhances regional tourism by making long-distance EV travel more accessible across the state.
WA’s Premier Roger Cook said the State Government wants every Western Australian to get out and enjoy our State – including EV drivers.
“This investment will help to bring down the barriers to EV uptake and help to get more EVs on the road across WA,” he said.
In remote areas without existing power supply connections, some chargers are powered by standalone systems using solar and battery storage.
The project has drawn global recognition, with Time Magazine naming the network one of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2024.
Jointly delivered by Synergy and Horizon Power, it forms part of the State Government’s $43.5 million investment in EV infrastructure.
According to Horizon Power, it is committed to ensuring that communities across regional and remote WA can take advantage of EVs, helping drivers get to their next destination, without range anxiety or interruption.
The milestone comes as EV ownership surges in WA, with Department of Transport data showing registrations more than doubled in the past financial year to over 22,000.
The strongest growth has been in Perth’s outer suburbs, including Wanneroo, Joondalup, and Cockburn.
Many of these owners have benefited from the state’s $3500 Zero Emissions Vehicles rebate, with 9200 applications totalling $32.2 million approved as of December 2024.
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