Parkhound, Australia’s leading parking marketplace, has announced a strategic partnership with Alchemy Charge, a company specialising in installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs).
This collaboration aims to significantly advance sustainable transportation solutions by integrating EV charging points into existing Parkhound parking spaces.
One of the key benefits for Parkhound hosts is the affordability and ease of installation offered by Alchemy Charge.
Internal surveys revealed a demand for parking with charging stations, but many hosts are hesitant due to installation costs and uncertainties around electricity consumption measurement and billing.
Alchemy Charge tackles these concerns by replacing a standard powerpoint with a low-cost device, enabling hosts to control access and payment for low-speed EV charging.
This partnership offers additional value to Parkhound hosts by attracting a new customer segment – EV owners.
Parkhound hosts can install a SmartPoint from Alchemy Charge, which allows users to plug in their own portable chargers.
These chargers provide between 1.4 to 2.4KW per hour, adding an efficient 10 to 20 kilometres of range per hour, enough to recharge EVs overnight or during the day for an additional 100-200 kilometres.
The Parkhound-Alchemy Charge partnership arrives at a critical juncture for Australia’s EV landscape.
With over 180,000 EVs on the road and a growing demand for charging infrastructure, particularly in urban areas, there’s a clear need for more charging points.
This collaboration directly addresses this need and contributes to the acceleration of EV adoption nationwide.
Mike Rosenbaum, CEO of Parkhound, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are excited to partner with Alchemy Charge to offer our hosts the opportunity to enhance their parking spaces with EV charging points.
“By adding this in-demand feature, hosts can attract a whole new demographic of customers while providing a valuable service to the community. This partnership not only benefits our hosts but also contributes to a more sustainable future for Australia’s transportation sector.”
This initiative aligns with the broader industry goals outlined by the Electric Vehicle Council, which targets 1 million EVs on Australian roads by the end of 2027 and a 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle fleet by 2050.
