ChargeNet opens two 150kW chargers at New World New Plymouth

New Plymouth gets two 150kW ChargeNet EV chargers in time for Christmas.

The New World New Plymouth site hosts an existing 50kW ChargeNet EV charger and is powered by Ecotricity’s Toitū climate-positive certified electricity, generated from wind, hydro, and solar.

“We’re excited to once again be working with Rob Dowman and his team at New World New Plymouth,” says ChargeNet network chief operating officer Martin Miles.

“Our goal is to support EV drivers in their communities and on the open road with multiple charging options.

“In a market that has been crying out for EV-charging infrastructure, the new charging points at New World New Plymouth will enhance charging density in the region, helping bring peace-of-mind to customers on their journeys and making it even more convenient for tourists exploring Taranaki.”

The New World New Plymouth new EV chargers are part of ChargeNet’s commitment to double the number of charging points available across its network in the next three years.

New World New Plymouth shoppers will have access to five charging points in total, each with dedicated parking bays and enable customers to stop in to do their weekly shop and charge their vehicle at the same time.

“A total of 12.5% of light vehicles registered in Taranaki so far this year are electric, and our data shows growing demand for public EV-charging infrastructure,” says Miles.

The rapid charging stations were jointly funded by ChargeNet and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) with co-funding from EECA’s Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF).

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