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- ChargeNet is the largest EV charging network in the Southern Hemisphere
- The ChargeNet network has more than 325 AC & DC chargers across 160 sites around the country
- The ChargeNet network has over 250 rapid charging locations across the country, with sites in Waitiki Landing in Northland to Bluff in Southland
- In August 2020, ChargeNet installed New Zealand’s fastest EV chargers in Auckland. The dual 300kW Hyperchargers are capable of charging at up to 300 kilowatts and are powered by 100% zero carbon energy
- Charging data from ChargeNet NZ show an average rapid charging session costs customers less than $8
- New Zealand is a perfect geographical, technical, and economic environment to adopt Electric Vehicle technology. At least 80% of NZ electricity is sourced using renewable methods, and electrification of vehicles would strengthen the local economy and provide a path to energy independence for New Zealand
In the news
Stuff
ChargeNet has confirmed it will be adding more 300kW hypercharger sites after receiving more Government funding as part of the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund.
EVs & Beyond
New hyper-rapid EV chargers providing up to 400km range in 15 minutes have been switched on in Taupo Central, with an official opening planned on July 24.
Autofile
Company plans to boost charging network and encourage more people into EVs as it embarks on new phase of its business strategy.
Stuff
New Zealand’s EV charging network continues to expand. TWG has partnered with ChargeNet, who are supplying the software for the charging installation and YHI Energy who have supplied the Delta 25kW DC Wallbox Chargers.
Driven
Forget Covid-19, the Porsche World Road Show must go on… all the way to New Zealand. Porsche NZ even got ChargeNet on board to install two 300kW Hyper Chargers at Hampton Downs to keep the six Taycans juiced up during the event.
Oamaru Mail
Network Waitaki has partnered with ChargeNet, joining an existing network of more than 200 rapid chargers throughout New Zealand. ChargeNet, the largest rapid charging network in New Zealand, now manages billing on Network Waitaki’s behalf.
Media Releases
September 2021
ChargeNet announces appointment of Elizabeth Yeaman as an independent director to its board. Available to download.
September 2021
Major investment accelerates growth of ChargeNet’s nationwide EV charging network. Available to download.
July 2021
ChargeNet continues the expansion of its hyper-rapid EV charging network. Available to download.
July 2021
New hyper-rapid EV chargers that provide EVs with up to 400km of range in 15 minutes have been switched on in Taupō. Available to download.
June 2021
ChargeNet has unveiled its first brand evolution which includes an updated logo and redesigned website. Available to download.
November 2020
ChargeNet invites the public to EV event celebrating the installation of New Zealand’s fastest Electric Vehicle Chargers. Available to download.
November 2020
ChargeNet celebrates five years of powering up New Zealand. Available to download.
September 2020
ChargeNet Adds Dunedin CBD-Based Chargers, Growing Nationwide Network. Available to download.
August 2020
ChargeNet NZ installs New Zealand’s fastest Electric Vehicle Chargers, with nine more to come. Available to download.
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