We’re building a network of hyper-rapid charging stations as EV infrastructure needs grow and the demand for faster and higher power charging increases. At the moment, you’ll find the hyper-rapid charging stations at Bombay, Kaiwaka, Taupo, Rotorua and Bulls with additional sites in the pipeline.

The 300kW hyperchargers are the fastest publicly available EV chargers in New Zealand, adding up to 400km in 15 minutes for some vehicles*. In addition, each station can charge two CCS vehicles at up to 300kW and one CHAdeMO vehicle at up to 62kW, allowing charging for up to six EVs at dual sites.

50kW chargers will continue to be indispensable to our network. But quick ‘Stop and Go’ hyper-rapid charging sites along the main routes will remove an extra barrier of uptake and help accelerate EV adoption.

Charging on a ChargeNet DC rapid charger is a matter of waiting minutes, rather than hours to charge your car. Time enough to stretch your legs, refresh yourself, or check your emails. Generally, you could spend less than 5 minutes or up to 90 mins at a rapid charging station. It’s rather like ‘how long is a piece of string.’ Well it depends…