Ampol has opened its first public drive-through electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in Australia, unveiling a new ultra-fast charging hub along one of the country’s busiest transport corridors in Western Sydney.
The new facilities are located at the Eastern Creek service centres on both sides of the M4 Motorway, providing high-capacity EV charging access for motorists travelling eastbound and westbound. Each site features 10 AmpCharge EV charging bays, including four drive-through bays designed to accommodate larger commercial vehicles and EVs towing trailers.
At the westbound service centre, Ampol has installed two new 400 kilowatt ultra-fast chargers, the first of their kind within the company’s national charging network. These chargers are among the highest-capacity publicly available EV chargers in Australia, enabling significantly reduced charging times and supporting heavy and high-utilisation EVs that require rapid turnaround.
The Eastern Creek upgrades will strengthen EV charging infrastructure along major freight and commuter routes, where demand from both passenger and commercial vehicles is expected to grow as fleet electrification accelerates.
Ampol launched its EV fast-charging network in early 2022, committing to the rollout of 120 EV charging sites across Australia within the first 18 months of operation. That program was supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency through a $7.05 million grant, aimed at accelerating the deployment of fast-charging infrastructure and addressing range anxiety on long-distance routes.
The Western Sydney development highlights the role of private investment in Australia’s transport decarbonisation pathway. With ultra-fast charging now operational at Eastern Creek, Ampol’s latest deployment shows the presence of more heavy-duty-ready charging solutions, aligning EV infrastructure development with the practical needs of Australia’s evolving vehicle fleet.
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