The WA EV Network has extended to the Pilbara with an electric vehicle fast charger officially opening in Karratha today – the first of six planned to be installed by mid-2024. Charging stations have also opened in Exmouth and Kununurra – with 14 sites now live across the WA EV Network.
Horizon Power EV charging stations are located at:
- Karratha – Karratha City Shopping Centre carpark, 16 Sharpe Avenue;
- Exmouth – Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre, 2 Truscott Crescent; and
- Kununurra – Lot 228, Messmate Way
The charging sites have a 150 kilowatt (kW) fast charger that allows drivers to top up their EVs in as little as 20 minutes. Exmouth’s charging station has an additional DC fast charger allowing four EVs to be charged at the same time.
The WA EV Network, delivered by Horizon Power and Synergy as part of the Cook Government’s $43.5 million investment to boost EV infrastructure, includes 98 charging stations in 49 locations connecting Perth to regional Western Australia.
There have been more than 3,200 charging sessions along the WA EV Network since the first charging site went live in Geraldton in April 2023.
Other charging stations are opening soon in Esperance, Warmun, Derby and Halls Creek. For more details, visit: WA EV Network – Future-Ready Solutions (horizonpower.com.au)
On the official opening WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston commented. “Western Australia’s transition to a cleaner, greener electric vehicle future is well underway, with the WA EV Network rolling out across the State.
“We are delighted Karratha, Exmouth and Kununurra have joined the WA EV Network, with many more fast chargers opening soon.”
Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby added, “The Cook Government is committed to building the WA EV Network, which will be the longest in Australia, providing vital infrastructure to open-up our vast State for electric vehicles.
“The WA EV Network supports the Cook Government’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.”
Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel concluded “I’m excited to announce today that the WA EV Network has come to the Pilbara, with Karratha the first off the ranks.
“Other chargers in Fortescue River, Whim Creek, Port Hedland, Pardoo and Sandfire will open by August 2024.”