EV charging stations coming to shopping centres

The Scentre Group and BMW Group Australia will join forces to install 40 new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at 10 Westfield shopping centres across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

By March 2017, EV drivers will be able to access four charging stations per centre at Westfield Bondi Junction, Chatswood, Miranda, Sydney, Warringah Mall, Carindale, Chermside, Doncaster and Southland.

The charging stations can be used by any EV free of charge.

There are currently close to 8000 EVs in Australia and sales are steadily increasing, with over 35,000 EVs expected on Australian roads by 2024.

“This is all about convenience for the growing number of EV drivers in our local communities. EV drivers will be able to identify charging station locations in our centres via the ChargePoint app, online or through their BMW navigation system, says Tim Roberts, leasing general manager, Scentre Group.