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South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
South Australia’s
Electric Vehicle
Charging Network
Site Owner and
Tenant Prospectus

electricvehicles.sa.gov.au
South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that work undertaken to             We also pay respects to the cultural authority
develop the Electric Vehicle Charging Network      of Traditional Owners from other areas across
Investor Prospectus took place predominantly       Australia, where work was undertaken by a
on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people,     number of stakeholders to provide input into
and we respect their spiritual relationship with   this Prospectus.
their country.
                                                   We acknowledge Elders past and present, and
We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as           remain humbled by the ancient knowledge
the custodians of the Adelaide region and that     systems from which we can all learn.
their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as
important to the living Kaurna people today.
South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement2
Minister’s foreword                                                            4
What is the statewide network and it’s benefits?                               5
This Prospectus                                                                6
How do I register my site and what happens next?                               7
What does it mean for my business?                                             8
Case Study: Mirvac Australia                                                   9
Case Study: Savills UK                                                        10
Benefits for my community                                                     12
Case Study: Glendambo                                                         13
How many sites and charges are required?                                      14
South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network                           15
How were the proposed locations identified?                                   17
What makes my site suitable?                                                  18
What do I need to be mindful of?                                              20
       For accommodation providers looking to add electric vehicle charging   20
       For high powered public charging                                       21
Roles and responsibilities                                                    22
Your region in detail                                                         23
       Adelaide metropolitan area                                             24
       Limestone Coast, Murraylands and Riverland                             25
       Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island                 26
       Yorke and Mid North                                                    27
       Far North                                                              28
       Eyre and Western                                                       29

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South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
Minister’s foreword
                                          South Australia’s statewide electric vehicle charging network
                                          puts our state on the front foot to deliver our Electric Vehicle Action
                                          Plan vision and fully capitalise upon the economic, social and
                                          environmental opportunities that will arise from the convergence
                                          of our transport sector and abundant, world-leading renewable
                                          energy resources.
                                          Our ambitious target to reduce South Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 per cent by
                                          2030, based upon 2005 levels, is underpinned by world leading progress towards our aim of 100 per cent
                                          renewable energy generation by 2030.
Our strategic investment of $18.3 million to implement South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Action Plan will secure private sector development of a
statewide electric vehicle charging network.
As a wider range of affordable electric vehicles become available, the Electric Vehicle Action Plan will prepare our state for the rapid electrification
of our transport sector by addressing key risks to our electricity system and barriers to electric vehicle uptake, in particular driving range anxiety.
Our vision for a statewide network will make travel in an electric vehicle as convenient and enjoyable as a conventional fossil fuel powered vehicle.
Bringing forward charger availability, particularly in regional and remote areas, will accelerate a shift within our community that will make electric
vehicle ownership the preferred choice for households and businesses by 2030, and electric vehicles the default choice by 2035.
This shift will lower transport costs, cut emissions and reduce pollution, bringing forward public health, environmental and economic
benefits. Smart charging of electric vehicles when we have high renewable electricity generation or low demand will make more efficient
use of our power system, lowering electricity costs for all South Australians.
Through innovation and leadership, we are creating new opportunities for industries and businesses. This Prospectus is our invitation for you,
your business and your community to join us on this journey as we electrify South Australia’s transport future.

Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP
Minister for Energy and Mining

                                                                                     Our Vision
                                                                                     We will be a national leader in electric
                                                                                     vehicle uptake and smart charging by
                                                                                     2025: harnessing renewable energy
                                                                                     to reduce motoring costs, lower air,
                                                                                     noise and carbon pollution, and reduce
                                                                                     electricity costs for all South Australians.

4                South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network           Government of South Australia                      Updated May 2021
South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
What is the statewide
network and its benefits?
The statewide network will address one of the key barriers to electric vehicle uptake –
driving range anxiety.
Overcoming this barrier will bring forward our shift to electric vehicles. Through smart charging when we have high renewable energy
generation or low demand we will improve the efficiency of our electricity system, delivering electricity cost savings to all South Australians.
A 2020 report published by the Electric Vehicle Council1 showed that 82 per cent of respondents see public charging infrastructure as important,
so building South Australia’s electric vehicle charging network will make the decision to buy an electric vehicle much simpler.
The focus on fast and rapid charging in metropolitan, regional and remote areas will make electric vehicles a viable choice for the vast
majority of journeys. As global vehicle manufacturers develop and release new models, they will know that our state has the required
infrastructure and that the market is prepared and anticipating the arrival of new and affordable plug-in electric models.
The network will include high powered charging at highway service stations and road services to provide up to 350 kilometres of range
extension in 10 minutes to keep motorists moving towards their final destination.
Destinations such as shopping centres and town centres will be equipped with charging stations that will deliver up to 100 kilometers of additional
driving range for every 10 minutes of charging time, while motorists take a break to explore a town or complete regular tasks such as food shopping.
Convenient overnight charging at hotels, motels and holiday parks will enable drivers to start the next day with a full charge, provide site
hosts with a new revenue stream and reduce congestion at highway charging so that drivers in transit have confidence of a quick
turn-around at their next driving break.

Charging                                                                                        Charging                                                 Extra range from
                                                                                                                                 Benefits
location                                                                                        speed                                                    10 minutes charging*

                                                                                                                                 Keeps you
Highway
                                                                                                                                 moving to your
roadside
                                                                                                  Ultra-rapid                    final destination.
                                                                                                                                                             100 - 350 km

Shopping                                                                                                                         Integrates a ‘top-up’
centres,                                                                                                                         charge into daily
supermarkets                                                                                                                     routine to multi-task
                                                                                                       Rapid
and carparks                                                                                                                     and save time.              60 - 100 km

                                                                                                                                 Overnight charging
Tourist                                                                                                                          to keep days free
accommodation                                                                                           Fast                     for activities.              7 - 22 km

                                                                                                                                 Flexible smart
Home and                                                                                                                         charging overnight
work                                                                                                  Trickle                    or during the day.            3 - 7 km

1 https://electricvehiclecouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EVC-State-of-EVs-2020-report.pdf
* Actual charging rates will vary due to operational conditions, including battery state of charge, operating temperature and demand management.

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South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
This Prospectus
This Prospectus is a call for expressions                              The Prospectus outlines the opportunities, challenges and
                                                                       requirements for commercial site owners and tenants that are
of interest from commercial property                                   considering becoming an electric vehicle charging service
owners and tenants who would like to                                   site host.
nominate their site to be considered                                   The details of sites identified through this process will be provided
by network developers as part of this                                  to charge point operators when the Government of South
                                                                       Australia releases a call for proposals to network developers in
transformative statewide project.
                                                                       the first half of 2021.
While it is certain that electric vehicles will become commonplace
                                                                       In your region, the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM)
on our roads, the uptake, or rate at which this happens is
                                                                       will be assisted by Regional Development Australia to introduce
dependent on many factors such as availability of public charging
                                                                       prospective site hosts to this opportunity and support registrations
infrastructure, vehicle model availability and other variables. The
                                                                       of interest.
Government of South Australia is taking a proactive approach
to support this transition and, with consideration of local factors,   For further information, go to electricvehicles.sa.gov.au. DEM
has developed an Electric Vehicle Action Plan that addresses key       staff are available to respond to questions on (08) 8429 2391 or
barriers to widespread adoption.                                       email electricvehicles@sa.gov.au.
When surveyed, Australians commonly cite lack of charging
infrastructure as one of the major reasons for their decision not
to buy an electric vehicle. The key aim of the Prospectus is to
encourage infrastructure investment and provide certainty about
statewide charging service availability.

6                South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network   Government of South Australia                       Updated May 2021
South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
How do I register my site
and what happens next?
Commercial property owners and                                                          DEM will then undertake a competitive industry grants process,
                                                                                        that will include private disclosure of site and contact details for
tenants can register their interest in                                                  people or businesses with a registered interest in hosting or co-
having discussions with charge point                                                    investing to host electric vehicle chargers.
operators about hosting a charging                                                      One or more charge point operators may contact you to discuss
site on the statewide network.                                                          their interest in your property. They may seek your in-principle
                                                                                        agreement to nominate your property or properties in their formal
Property owners, and tenants, that have written consent from the
                                                                                        proposals to DEM to develop a section or sections of the statewide
owner, may register to be considered by charge point operators for
                                                                                        network. If successful, the network developer will be responsible
the installation of 7kW to 350kW fast chargers if they are a hotel, motel
                                                                                        for the installation process.
or holiday park with on site parking areas. Shopping centres, service
stations, fast food outlets and other sites with 24 hours access and                    Prior to registering your property, please read important information
driver amenities may register for rapid and ultra-rapid 50kW to 350kW                   about site suitability, operational requirements, and roles and
rapid charging stations.                                                                responsibilities on pages 18 to 23.

Submissions will be evaluated and prioritised based on the location’s                   To register, go to electricvehicles.sa.gov.au and complete the
alignment with statewide network routes and ability to meet all or                      registration of interest form and return this form.
most of the criteria provided on pages 18 and 19.
Registering your interest is non-binding and you will be under
no obligation to proceed if you are not satisfied with the terms
proposed by charge point operators.

                                                                                                  Rapid and Ultra-Rapid Charger Installation
                                                                                                  For installations with a total installed charging
                                                                                                  capacity of 60kW or more, approvals from SA
                                                                                                  Power Networks and assessment of upstream
                                                                                                  infrastructure is likely to be required. Site works will
The EV Charging Network                                                                           commence after this and will take 1-2 months.
application process
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     Registration            Evaluation             Competitive              Sign Site            Fast Charger                                               Chargers
     of Interest –                                  Grants Process           Agreements           Installation                                               Operational
     Site Owners             All responses
     and Tenants             will be reviewed       The Government           Charge point         Installation of fast chargers in hotels,                   Chargers are
                             by DEM.                will undertake           operators will       motels and holiday parks can often                         ready to use.
     Commercial                                     a competitive            negotiate a          be done soon after the charge point
     sites register                                 process to award         site agreement       operators agreement is signed.
     their interest to                              part or all of the       with the site
     be approached                                  network to one           host.
     by charge point                                or more charge
     operators to                                   point operators.
     host two or
     more chargers.                                 Charge point
                                                    operators will
                                                    contact registered
                                                    sites during
                                                    this stage.

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South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
What does it mean
for my business?
Establishing your property as an electric                                   point operators to contact you directly to review your site and
                                                                            if favorable, agree terms for public electric vehicle charging
vehicle charging location will put your                                     equipment to be installed and operated on your property for
business or premises on the statewide                                       an agreed period (not less than 5 years).
charging network map. This is a fantastic                                   Providing public charging infrastructure on your site will mean
opportunity to capture the market before                                    customers may stay longer, return more frequently and spend more
                                                                            at your business and in the surrounding locality. It is also a very
others do.
                                                                            visible way to show your support for South Australia’s continued
Property owners, and tenants that have written consent from the             international leadership in renewable energy, environmental values
owner, may register to be considered by charge point operators              and real initiatives toward decarbonising the planet.
for the installation of fast chargers if they are a hotel, motel or
                                                                            Depending on the investment merits of your location, all of this
holiday park with on site parking areas. Shopping centres, service
                                                                            could be available to you at no cost, meaning you could reap all
stations, public car parks, fast food outlets and other sites with
                                                                            of these benefits without having to invest yourself.
24 hour access and driver amenities may register to be considered
for fast, rapid and ultra-rapid charging stations.                          Registering your interest to participate in South Australia’s Electric
                                                                            Vehicle Charging Network is a non-binding first step toward
Registering your site does not guarantee that charge point operators
                                                                            being strategically positioned for electric vehicle charging in
will select your site for further investigations, but it will ensure that
                                                                            your town or region. As the electric vehicle market matures, your
they are aware of your interest to host chargers.
                                                                            property will be well placed to capture benefits from customers
By registering, you will be giving DEM consent to release your              attracted to your region by charge point operators.
contact details to charge point operators, during the formal
proposal phase of this project in 2021, to enable interested charge

8                 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network       Government of South Australia                      Updated May 2021
South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
Case study:
Mirvac Australia

Property developer Mirvac Australia has
been installing electric vehicle chargers                                                                      S H O PPI N G C E N T R E S
in shopping centres since 2017.4

                                                                                                                                                        x2
Mirvac Australia has seen utilisation of these chargers increase
five-fold over a two-year period and is rapidly expanding this
service across its shopping centres.

Key findings include:
•	Shoppers stay in the centre for 46 minutes compared with                                                              Electric vehicle owners
   electric vehicle owners who stay on average for 106 minutes.                                                         stay on average twice as
•	The extra time suggests the investment in chargers – totalling                                                      long at shopping centres,
   in the hundreds of thousand dollars – is worthwhile.                                                                leading to more spending
•	The infrastructure has helped to attract top tier tenants to
   their facilities.5

4 https://www.smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/australia-s-waking-up-take-up-of-electric-car-charging-points-to-market-shift-20190410-p51cuj.html
5 https://www.shoppingcentrenews.com.au/shopping-centre-news/industry-news/mirvac-take-ev-charging-to-the-next-level/

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South Australia's Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus
Case study:
Savills UK

In the United Kingdom, Savills worked                                                          •	Up to 50 per cent increase in dwell time, with visitors using
                                                                                                  charge points spending one and a half to two hours on site,
with ten strategic clients to roll out                                                            versus under one hour for average visits by non-chargers.
electric vehicle charging points across
                                                                                               •	An average spend of £36-80/visit for longer dwell times.
29 retail locations.
                                                                                               •	Greenhouse gas emissions from visitor travel reduced by
These are attracting new shoppers, encouraging repeat visits and                                  31.2 tonnes.3
increasing dwell times. Building on this success, Savills is working
with other property owners to review the feasibility of installing                             •     Offered as a value-add service to attract customers
charging points across their managed portfolios.2                                              •	Increasing dwell time, customer spending and enhancing user
                                                                                                  experiences can strengthen owner-tenant relationships.

2 pod-point.com/business/case-studies/savills
3managingagentspartnership.co.uk/savills-rolls-out-electric-vehicle-charging-points-shoppers

10                     South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network                     Government of South Australia                  Updated May 2021
PR OJ E C T E D I N C R E A S E I N E VS   G LO BAL M OTO R V E H I C LE
O N SA R OADS (E N E R G E I A 2020)       M AN U FAC T U R E R S

x15By 2025
                        x46By 2030            400          Electrified
                                                           models by 2025

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Benefits for my
community
Early adopters of electric vehicles in                                                                 Demand for electrical charging stations is continuing to grow, and
                                                                                                       the opportunity to formalise the charging network by providing
Australia have been making the decision                                                                access to purpose-built charging stations will attract motorists to
to switch despite the lack of charging                                                                 your community.
infrastructure.                                                                                        If your business or town is a destination for refuelling or regional hub
Early adopters of electric vehicles have found support in regional                                     for transport today, this is your chance to embrace one of the largest
communities. Operators of local businesses such as petrol stations,                                    technology disruptions of the twenty-first century and ensure it
vehicle repair workshops and holiday parks have been offering a                                        does not displace your property or town from the inevitable shift
                                                                                                       away from fossil fuelled vehicles.
standard power socket to the passing traveller, lending them
a hand when in need by letting them charge their car. Online electric                                  The first dedicated public chargers were installed in Australia
vehicle community forums and websites such as Plugshare.com, where                                     10 years ago. Since then the electric vehicle market has continued
drivers share places to charge, are full of examples where locals are                                  to mature beyond the phase of early adopters and we are now in
getting behind early adopters and supporting regional electric mobility.                               the commercialisation phase with a much steeper uptake.

                                                                                                                      1,084,407 – 80%

    1,200,000

   1,000,000

      800,000

      600,000
                                                                   314,643 – 25.6%                                            441,154 – 32.5%

      400,000
                                 99,159 – 8.5%
                                                                   55,816 – 4.5%
                                 12,971 – 1.1%
       200,000

                   0
                                   2019                               2025                          2030                   2035                     2040

                               SA BaU cumulative EVs                             SA EV uptake aligns with leading jurisdictions (e.g. UK)

Figure 1: Electric vehicle uptake forecast. Source: Government of South Australia (Energeia 2020)

12                       South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network                           Government of South Australia                       Updated May 2021
While electric vehicle numbers in Australia are currently low,               Transport accounts for 30 per cent of our state’s greenhouse gas
projections show that up to 50 per cent of vehicles on South                 emissions. By leveraging South Australia’s international reputation
Australia’s roads will be electric by 2035. As electric vehicles             as a world leader in clean energy and transforming the state into
reshape our vehicle choices, charging station sites hosts can gain           a low carbon economy, you will contribute to the achievement of
a market advantage and grow exponentially with this demand.                  our shared goal of net zero greenhouse gas emission by 2050.
You can boost the number of visitors who will stop and have                  Not only will you be helping the environment, but you will also be
time to explore the surroundings while their car is recharging,              reducing our nation’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and
visiting local attractions and businesses while increasing awareness         supporting South Australia’s booming renewable energy sector,
of your town and as they share their electric vehicle driving                which is delivering secure, well paid jobs to hundreds of people in
stories with friends, family and social networks.                            regional areas.
Providing charging infrastructure is also about supporting                   Supporting companies that are leading the charge to provide
inter-regional travel between neighbouring communities for sport,            new services and products that are truly innovative on a global
business and recreation, in turn making owning an electric vehicle           scale will create new opportunities for business leadership and
a genuine choice for people in regional communities.                         employment creation.

                                                                             Now is the time to secure your place in
                                                                             our electric transport future.

Case study:
Glendambo
Visitors to the Glendambo Roadhouse
have been given access to a three phase
power socket for years.
The electric vehicle community has relied on sites like these to
get by, with the hosts often praised for their support.

Examples of comments
left by electric                         Had a good
                                         meal at the
vehicle drivers:
                              Very      nearby motel /
                                            hotel
                            friendly                      Located next
                              staff                      to the Ice Fridge
                                                           at the Caltex
                                                           RoadHouse

Source: Plugshare

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How many sites and
chargers are required?
South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging                                      The actual quantities may vary depending on feasibility studies
Network (below and opposite) will secure                                         and other deciding factors determined by the nominated charge
                                                                                 point operators.
private investment in a statewide network
of fast and rapid electric vehicle charging                                      Looking at the south-east region of South Australia as an example,
                                                                                 average daily electric vehicle traffic volumes in 2025 will reach
stations in locations that are convenient to                                     394 and 189 vehicles per day on the Dukes and Princes Highways
local attractions and public amenities.                                          respectively. Detailed information about each region is provided at
                                                                                 the end of this document to assist you to understand the potential
This table shows the number and recommended power output                         demand for electric vehicle chargers at your site. All demand
for charging infrastructure required to satisfy driver requirements,             forecasts are subject to actual electric vehicle uptake and individual
adequately cater for peak demand periods to avoid queuing and                    choices of motorists on where and when they charge their vehicle.
improve community perceptions to secure widespread adoption
of electric vehicles.                                                            While early investigations have identified preferred locations, if
                                                                                 your site is outside of these locations you are still encouraged to
Locations are categorised as fast destination where lower-powered                express interest in participating in the charging network as the
chargers are recommended to meet the needs of drivers for                        charge point operators may recommend a broader distribution
overnight and daytime charging at accommodation. Rapid highway                   of sites, particularly for overnight accommodation.
chargers are recommended for locations such as shopping centres,
main street park areas, tourist attractions and highway services.

                    LO C AT I O N                  PL A N N E D R O L L- O U T                     LO C AT I O N                  PL A N N E D R O L L- O U T

                                                   R A PI D        FA S T                                                         R A PI D           FA S T
                                                 H I G H WAY    DESTINATION                                                     H I G H WAY       DESTINATION

                       Adelaide CBD                   -              120                              Port Pirie                     2                   4
                       Adelaide Airport              8                 -                              Snowtown                       2                   -
      METRO            North                         2                 8                              Melrose                        2                   4
     ADELAIDE                                                                                         Jamestown                      2                   4
                       South                         2                16
                       East                          2                 8              YORKE AND       Peterborough                   2                   4
                                                                                      MID NORTH
                       West                          2                16                              Clare                          2                   8
                       Woodside                      2                 8                              Burra                          2                   4
                       Strathalbyn                   2                 8                              Kadina                         2                   8
  ADELAIDE HILLS,      Yankalilla                    2                 8                              Ardrossan                      2                   4
   FLEURIEU AND                                                                                       Edithburgh                     2                   4
 KANGAROO ISLAND       Kangaroo Island               2                16
                                                                                                      Whyalla                        2                   4
                       Victor Harbor                 6                 8
                                                                                                      Cowell                         2                   4
                       Goolwa                        2                 8
                                                                                                      Port Lincoln                   2                   8
                       Meningie                      2                 8
                                                                                                      Elliston                       2                   4
                       Kingston                      2                 8              EYRE AND
                                                                                      WESTERN         Kimba                          2                   4
                       Robe                          2                 8
                                                                                                      Poochera                       2                   4
     LIMESTONE         Beachport                     2                 4
       COAST
                                                                                                      Ceduna                         2                   4
                       Naracoorte                    2                 8
                                                                                                      Yalata                         -                   2
                       Mount Gambier                 2                 8
                                                                                                      SA/WA Border Village           -                   2
                       Keith                         4                 4                              Port Augusta                   6                   8
                       Bordertown                    4                 -                              Glendambo                      -                   2
                       Blanchetown or Waikerie       2                 4                              Pimba                          2                   -
                       Renmark                       4                 4                              Roxby Downs                    2                   4
  MURRAYLANDS
  AND RIVERLAND        Berri                          -                4              FAR NORTH       Coober Pedy                    2                   4
                       Barmera                       2                 4                              Marla                          -                   2
                       Pinnaroo                      2                 4                              Hawker                         2                   4
 BAROSSA, GAWLER,                                                                                     Leigh Creek                    2                   4
    LIGHT AND          Nuriootpa                     2                 8
  ADELAIDE PLAINS                                                                                     Yunta                          -                   4
                                                                                                                                  apid Highway
                                                                                                                                 R                  F ast Destination
                                                                                                                                 Chargers:           Chargers:
                                                                                                                                 60kW to 350kW       7kW to 22kW

14                  South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network          Government of South Australia                      Updated May 2021
South Australia’s Electric
Vehicle Charging Network
                                                                  TO ALICE SPRINGS
                                                                  NORTHERN TERRITORY

                                                                 MARL A

                                                                          A87

                                                                                          COOBER PEDY

                                                                                                        ROXBY DOWNS
                                                                                                                                             LEIGH CREEK

    TO EUCL A
    WESTERN AUSTR ALIA

                                                                                       GLENDAMBO

                                                                                                                        PIMBA         B83
                     A1
                                                                                                                                                               TO BROKEN HILL
                                                                                                                                                             NEW SOUTH WALES

                                                                    CEDUNA                                                                    HAWKER
                                                                                                                         A87

                                                                                                                 PORT AUGUSTA                                              A32

                                                                                                                                                              PETERBOROUGH

                                                                                B100
                                                                                                                         PORT PIRIE
                                                                                                   A1
                                                                                                                                            B80

                                                                                                                                                    CL ARE

                                                                                                                                                                           MORGAN
                                                                                                          B100                                    A32
                                                                                                                                                                       RENMARK
   Existing - Constructed 2020                                                                                                          B82
                                                                                                                                                                     A20
   Stage 1 - Fast and Rapid Charging - Construction 2021-2023                                                                                                 NURIOOTPA
                                                                                                        PORT LINCOLN

   Stage 1 - Fast Charging - Construction 2021-2023                                                                                                      WOODSIDE
                                                                                                                                                                          B55

                                                                                                                                        A13             M1                  B12

 18 50                    18 48                   19 64                          27 184
                                                                                                                          ADEL AIDE

 SITES    CHARGERS         SITES   CHARGERS           SITES   CHARGERS            SITES     CHARGERS
                                                                                                                                                                     A8
                                                                                                                                B23
    EYRE &                      FAR                   LIMESTONE                   ADELAIDE                                                                      B1
   WESTERN                     NORTH                    COAST                   METROPOLITAN
                                                                                                                                                                                A66

 21 64                     22 72                      3 10                       13 38
                                                                                                                                                  KINGSTON SE

 SITES    CHARGERS         SITES   CHARGERS       SITES       CHARGERS            SITES     CHARGERS

                          ADELAIDE HILLS,         BAROSSA,
  YORKE &                   FLEURIEU &          GAWLER LIGHT,                   MURRAYLANDS
 MID NORTH                 KANGAROO               ADELAIDE                       & RIVERLAND                                                                 MOUNT GAMBIER

                              ISLAND               PLAINS
                                                                                                                                                                  TO MELBOURNE

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SU RV E Y E D R A A M E M B E R S SAY:

           88%
        Public fast charging
                                                      41%
                                                    Would consider
                                                                                              59%
                                                                                         Would be encouraged
        is important in their                        buying an EV                         to buy an EV if public
       decision to buy an EV                        as their next car                    charging was provided

     R E N E WAB LE                          C H AR G E R                              E LE C T R I C V E H I C LE S
     E LE C T R I C I T Y                    T E C H N O LO G Y                        AR E C H E AP TO R U N

     100%  SA will be
                                                 10
                                               A 350kW charger
                                                                 MINS
                                                                                        UP
                                                                                        TO   75%
                                                                                          When comparing the
                                                                                                               LESS

       powered by net                            delivers up to                           ongoing maintenance
       100% renewable                           350km of extra                              and fuel costs of an
         electricity by                        driving range in                            internal combustion
             2030                              only 10 minutes                                engine vehicle

16                 Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network      Government of South Australia            December 2020
How were the proposed
locations identified?
The Department for Energy and Mining                                      To improve accuracy and ensure locations would meet future real
                                                                          world needs, modelling estimated the amount of stored electrical
commissioned energy market experts to                                     energy that would be required for electric passenger vehicles to
model electric vehicle uptake scenarios                                   travel along popular routes in South Australia. Taking into account
for the South Australian market.                                          real-world factors such as topography, regenerative braking, air
                                                                          conditioning, passenger loading and different battery capacities,
This modelling found that government intervention in South                this highlighted where chargers were best placed to overcome
Australia’s electric vehicle market could lift the current trajectory     driving range anxiety as a barrier to electric vehicle uptake in
of electric vehicle uptake from 1.1 per cent in 2025 and 4.5 per cent     South Australia.
in 2030 to 8.5 per cent and 25.6 per cent respectively.
                                                                          Future electric vehicle traffic volumes at these locations were
Following this, locations for charging infrastructure were mapped         determined using the above uptake forecast in conjunction with
based on traffic flows, projected electric vehicle uptake, technical      data from real traffic counters. Then, based on the number of
capabilities, local amenities and existing driver refueling behaviours.   overnight versus day visitors, and factors such as whether the
This provided the basis for an understanding of the base network          location is a highway stop or tourist destination, the power output
required to provide route flexibility to South Australian electric        and quantity of chargers were established for each location.
vehicle drivers and visitors. It also established an economic case
for providing this base network.

   1        Route identification                                             2        Electric vehicle volumes

                              Routes identified based on                                               Hourly electric vehicle volumes
                              traffic volumes, connectivity and                                        calculated using traffic volumes
                              requirement to support tourism.                                          from actual count sites and
                              Local traffic filtered out.                                              projected out to 2030. Analysis
                                                                                                       involves seasonal variations and
                                                                                                       worst case peaks.

   3        Identify locations                                               4        Determine quantity and
                                                                                      rating of charging stations
                              Real world vehicle performance
                              modelling used to optimise
                                                                                                       Electric vehicle volumes
                              charging locations.
                                                                                                       determine demand for chargers.
                                                                                                       Combinations of charger quantity
                                                                                                       and rating used to determine
                                                                                                       optimal solution to satisfy demand.

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What makes my site
suitable?
As the costs to provide and operate rapid charging infrastructure will be covered by
the charging point operator, sites that minimise these costs, or are well positioned
to maximise utilisation are likely to be prioritised for construction.
Here are some of the key considerations that the charge point operator will be looking for when assessing your site.

                Does the site have an existing                   A fast, always on internet connection is strongly preferred to enable charge point
                NBN connection or mobile phone                   operators to monitor the status of the chargers, troubleshoot faults, account for
                network coverage?                                electricity consumed and collect billing data from users. In locations where this
                                                                 is not possible, cellular telephone connectivity may be used. Setting up a new
                                                                 internet connection will add to the cost of the project for the charging station
                                                                 provider. Accessing an existing NBN connection will enable the charge point
                                                                 operator to monitor the status of the chargers, troubleshoot faults, account for
                                                                 electricity consumed and collect billing data from users.

                Does your site have sufficient                   It is important to ensure a site has sufficient electrical capacity to operate
                electrical capacity?                             electric vehicle chargers. Businesses with high loads such as deep fryers,
                                                                 ovens, refrigerators, large air-conditioning units or powerful lights are likely
                                                                 to have higher capacity electricity network connections and switchboards.
                                                                 Electric vehicle chargers may fit neatly within such a power system or be
                                                                 upgraded as required by the charge point operator.
                                                                 For example, a single 50kW charger or multiple of 50kW chargers can be a
                                                                 problem even for large customers. Multiple 7kW chargers could also be a
                                                                 problem for many hotels, motels and holiday parks as your connection is sized
                                                                 to your current need.
                                                                 SA Power Networks will provide preliminary advice to DEM on the network
                                                                 connection capacity in your location. This information will be provided to
                                                                 charge point operators during the formal proposal period.

                How many car spaces does                         A minimum of two dedicated electric vehicle charging parking spaces are
                your business have?                              anticipated per site. To ensure service availability, these parking spaces cannot
                                                                 be shared with non-EVs.
                                                                 Multiple car spaces mean less likelihood that the electric vehicle charge points
                                                                 will be blocked by other cars or that valuable car spaces will be taken up by
                                                                 the electric vehicle charging stations.

                Is access to your site visible                   A location with good visibility will make it easier for passing drivers to find the
                to passing traffic?                              site and feel safe when they are using the site, particularly at night or when
                                                                 your business is closed.

                Availability of space                            Low powered, overnight chargers can be wall or pedestal mounted and are
                                                                 best suited for accommodation.
                                                                 A typical 50kW to 100kW rapid charger that can service 1 to 2 parking bays has
                                                                 an approximate footprint of a public litter bin (0.25m2-0.5m2).
                                                                 Multiple, or higher rating ultra-rapid chargers (175kW to 350kW) will require
                                                                 0.25m2 - 0.5m2 each plus installation of switchboards and a transformer
                                                                 somewhere on the site, which will typically have a footprint of at least 4m2.

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Example in Europe of an inter-
                                                                           regional service station with
                                                                           multiple ultra-rapid chargers.
                                                                           Co-located with restaurants,
                                                                           services and amenities for drivers
                                                                           as they wait to recharge. Services
                                                                           provide alternative revenue streams
                                                                           for the site hosts.
                                                                           Located on major routes for trips
                                                                           that exceed electric vehicle range
                                                                           and offering ultra-rapid DC chargers
                                                                           (150 kW or greater).

How far is the car park from       Parking bays close to your electricity supply/switchboard are more desirable
electrical supply/switchboard?     as they reduce installation costs associated with longer cables, conduits and
                                   trenching/tunneling. This could make your site more suitable for development
                                   compared to others.

Would connection to the            A ceiling/wall conduit may be a more economical means of running cabling
switchboard require                and could cause less disturbance to your parking area than trenching and
trenching/tunneling or             tunneling, which add significant cost to the installation for the charge point
ceiling/wall conduit?              operator.

How will the charge point          All registered sites will be referred to SA Power Networks for preliminary advice
operator keep SA Power Networks    on the capacity of the electrical connection to the site. This high level advice
connection cost down?              will be released to charge point operators during the formal proposal period.
                                   In some cases installing electric vehicle chargers may require an upgrade
                                   to the existing grid connection. It is also possible that a new additional
                                   connection to the site may be required. These factors will have a bearing on
                                   the economic viability of the location as network connection costs can vary
                                   considerably from one location to another.

Does your site have amenities      Amenities such as toilets, food or tourist attractions make a site more desirable
that are desirable for visitors?   for electric vehicle drivers and increase revenue opportunities for you as the
                                   host. Drivers can use the time it takes to charge their car to have a rest on a
                                   long drive, eat or explore an attraction.
                                   Unlike refueling with petrol, leaving an electric vehicle unattended while it
                                   charges is completely safe.

Are there other attractions or     A charging station can be a great catalyst to boost local business, especially in
businesses within 100 metres       regional and remote areas.
of your site?

Does the site have adequate        This is especially relevant for sites intending to operate 24 hours a day. A well
lighting and security?             lit area with CCTV will be valued by visitors.

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What do I need to be
mindful of?
For accommodation providers looking
to add electric vehicle charging
     Who will own, operate and                       For accommodation chargers, this will depend on the ownership and operator
     answer questions about the                      model that you and the charge point operator agree to progress in the formal
     chargers?                                       proposal to DEM. Like other services that you provide, customers will seek
                                                     general advice about using charging services. Through the competitive grants
                                                     process, DEM will be encouraging charge point operators to provide remote
                                                     monitoring and 24 hour helpline services to customers.

     How long will the vehicles                      For overnight accommodation 7kW chargers are recommended. These will
     take to charge?                                 usually recharge a vehicle with a driving range of up to 400 kilometres from
                                                     empty to full in approximately eight to ten hours.

     How many chargers will be                       DEM will seek a minimum of two chargers for any site. The charge point
     installed on each site?                         operator will agree the number of chargers with the accommodation provider
                                                     prior to submitting a formal proposal to DEM.

     What kind of disruption will                    This will depend on the distance of the parking spaces from your main
     happen to my site during                        switchboard, number of chargers and whether cable supports like conduits
     construction?                                   can be run easily.

     Will major electrical upgrades                  This will depend on your existing electrical infrastructure and how much
     be required?                                    capacity is available. Typically, one or two chargers may not require major
                                                     works. Installing more chargers would likely require upgrades to your onsite
                                                     infrastructure. Allocation of these costs will depended on the ownership and
                                                     operator model that you and the charge point operator agree to progress in
                                                     the formal proposal to DEM.

     Will all vehicle models be able                 Yes, all new vehicles imported into Australia from the 1st of January 2020 will
     to charge?                                      have the same charging socket. Older vehicles will need to carry their own
                                                     adapter to use your service.

     How much space is required                      AC chargers in the 7kW to 11kW range come as a wall mounted box, not much
     for a charger?                                  bigger than an A3 sheet of paper. They can also be pedestal mounted if wall
                                                     mounting is not possible.

     What if I’ve already got low-                   Existing chargers can still operate alongside fast chargers and provide an
     powered chargers on my site?                    alternate charging option, especially during times of congestion.

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For high powered
public charging
     Who will own and operate the          For high powered chargers, it is likely that the charge point operator will want
     high powered chargers?                to own and operate the chargers. With the agreement of the operator, there
                                           may be some opportunity for property owners to progress other models in
                                           the formal proposal to DEM.

     Who owns the equipment at             Ownership and responsibility for removing the chargers and reinstating
     the end of the agreement?             the parking area at the end of the term should be clearly specified in your
                                           agreement with the charge point operator.

     What will the disturbance to my       This will depend on the extent of site works required to run cables from
     site be?                              your main switchboard, or a new point of connection, to the electric vehicle
                                           chargers. The closer these can be, the less disturbance.

     How much revenue can I make           The direct revenue from electric vehicle charging will be collected by the
     from electric vehicle charging?       charge point operator so that they can recoup their investment in your site.
                                           Benefits for your property or business will greatly depend upon whether you
                                           sell goods or services that electric vehicle drivers require or are drawn to while
                                           they are recharging.

     How long can I expect electric        As a rule of thumb, each kilowatt of charger power output adds a kilometre
     vehicle drivers to stay?              of range to the battery every ten minutes, so a 100kW charger will add
                                           approximately 100km for every ten minutes of charging. (Refer to page 5.)

     How long is the agreement with        This will depend on the agreement with the charge point operator. It is likely
     the charge point operator?            that the initial contracted term will be up to 10 years. The charge point
                                           operator may seek to include renewal periods of 5 years plus 5 years.

     Can I charge the charge point         Whilst a lease is unlikely in the initial contracted period, the charge point
     operator a lease to use my site?      operator may seek to license use of your property. It is important to note that
                                           in these early stages of market development, requiring lease rates or license
                                           fees may increase the operating cost to the charge point operator and make
                                           your site less attractive compared to other sites.

     My site isn’t in one of the           All applications will be considered and are welcomed.
     locations listed in this document,
     can I still participate?
     What if the charging stations         This is a good sign that your site is in high demand and you should speak to
     become congested?                     the charge point operator about installing more.

     Will I be liable if the number        The feasibility of installing chargers on your site will ultimately be the
     of electric vehicle visits is lower   responsibility of the charge point operator. Low utilisation could generate
     than anticipated?                     opportunities to work on special offers and promotions with the charge point
                                           operator to increase motorist awareness of the site.

     What if I become familiar with        The charge point operator may seek to include a non-compete clauses for the
     electric vehicle charging and         duration of the agreement.
     want to provide my own?

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Roles and
responsibilities
While hosting an electric vehicle charging site has its benefits, it is important to have
an understanding of the obligations of all parties involved.
The following table provides some examples of likely roles and responsibilities for the site host and charge point operator.

 SITE HOST                                                                   CHARGING POINT OPERATOR

 DESCRIPTION                                        T Y PE                   DESCRIPTION                                           T Y PE

 Provision of car spaces for electric vehicle       Contractual              Supply and installation of charging equipment.        Financial
 chargers and space for associated charging
 equipment and electrical infrastructure                                     Payment of ongoing energy costs attributable          Financial
                                                                             to electric vehicle charging.
 Provision of clear access to charging stations     Contractual
 and notifying when access may be restricted                                 Application to local grid operator for additional     Site works
 (e.g. due to site works)                                                    electrical capacity.

 General maintenance and upkeep surrounding         Operational              Line markings, signage, safety bollards, etc.         Site works
 the charging station site
                                                                             Upgrades to onsite electrical infrastructure.         Site works
 Monitoring parking restrictions (e.g. max          Operational
 duration, permission for other vehicles to use                              Upgrades to upstream electrical infrastructure.       Site works
 bays, etc)
                                                                             Ownership of charging equipment.                      Contractual
 Reporting vandalism or other physical damage       Operational
 to charging equipment                                                       Making good if, for any reason, charging stations     Contractual
                                                                             are to be removed.

                                                                             Maintenance and repair of charging station            Operational
                                                                             equipment.

                                                                             Provision of helpdesk and support for charging        Operational
                                                                             station malfunctions.

                                                                             Installing additional chargers when the chargers      Operational
                                                                             become popular.

                                                                             Marketing and making people aware that                Operational
                                                                             chargers are there.

                                                                             Collection of payments from drivers for electric      Operational
                                                                             vehicle charging.

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Your region in detail
This section provides further information about the type of charging services
that are likely to be required in your region.

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Adelaide metropolitan area
While most charging by Adelaide’s residents will be undertaken at home, it is important to provide for people who do not have access to a home
charger, such as apartment dwellers and visitors.
Urban sites will support the use of electric vehicles for commercial purposes (eg taxis to and from the airport).
Provision of fast and rapid public chargers in key locations such as shopping centres and petrol stations and fast food outlets will alleviate
range anxiety and provide convenient, positive charging experiences for motorists traversing the metropolitan area and/or heading out to
regional and remote locations.
Shopping centres, petrol stations, fast food outlets, hotels, motels and holiday parks and other sites with secure 24 hour access and required
amenities are encouraged to nominate.

Recommended Charger Quantities
 LOCATION                                       CONSTRUC TION 2021-2023

 A D E L A I D E M E T R O P O L I TA N           R A PI D               FA S T
                                                CHARGING              DESTINATION

 City of Adelaide                                      8                     120
 Adelaide Airport                                      2                        -
 Western                                               2                        8
 Northern                                              2                       16
 Eastern                                               2                        8
 Southern                                              2                       16
                                                                                                                                          NORTH
                                                 apid Highway
                                                R                         F ast Destination
                                                Chargers:                  Chargers:

Rapid Charging                                  60kW to 350kW              7kW to 22kW

   1
   SITE
               8
            CHARGERS
                                  1
                                  SITE
                                            2
                                          CHARGERS
                                                           1
                                                           SITE
                                                                      2
                                                                    CHARGERS

    ADELAIDE                         NORTH                         EAST                                                     ADEL AIDE
    AIRPORT                                                                                      ADEL AIDE
                                                                                                 AIRPORT                                EAST

   1
   SITE
               2
            CHARGERS
                                  1
                                  SITE
                                            2
                                          CHARGERS
                                                                                                                 WEST

          WEST                       SOUTH

Fast Destination

 10 120                           2         8              2          8
  SITES     CHARGERS             SITES    CHARGERS         SITES    CHARGERS                                    SOUTH

    ADELAIDE                         NORTH                         EAST
      CBD

   4 16
  SITES     CHARGERS
                                  4 16
                                 SITES    CHARGERS

          WEST                       SOUTH

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Limestone Coast, Murraylands and Riverland
The Limestone Coast, Murraylands and Riverland regions have a mix of popular tourism destinations as well as key interstate routes.
Therefore, a mix of fast highway, stop-over and overnight charging is required. Locations such as Mount Gambier, Naracoorte and Renmark
will benefit from chargers that can be used while visitors explore tourist attractions or rest overnight.
Motorists travelling the popular Dukes Highway will be seeking a quick top up in places like Keith and Tailem Bend where existing charge
point operators have established high powered ultra-rapid 350kW services with the support of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Pinnaroo, located on the Mallee Highway, sits on a key transit route for South Australian’s accessing north western Victoria, New South Wales,
the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland. A site is sought for rapid highway charging to support transit into these regions.
Shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, tourist attractions, fast food outlets, hotels, motels and holiday parks and other sites with secure 24 hour
access and required amenities, such as town centre parking areas, are encouraged to nominate.

Recommended Charger Quantities
 LOCATION                                                    CONSTRUC TION 2021-2023                                                                RENMARK
                                                                                                                MORGAN,
                                                               R A PI D            FA S T                       BL ANCHETOWN
 L I M E S TO N E COA S T
                                                             H I G H WAY        DESTINATION                     OR WAIKERIE
                                                                                                                                                           BARMER A
 Meningie                                                           2                    8
 Kingston                                                           2                    8
 Robe                                                               2                    8
 Beachport                                                          2                    4          ADEL AIDE
                                                                                                                                                         PINNAROO
 Naracoorte                                                         2                    8                             A
 Mount Gambier                                                      2                    8                      1232                                        B
                                                                                                                                                    96
 Keith                                                              -                    4                                                   394
 M U R R AY L A N D S A N D R I V E R L A N D                                                                                            C

 Bordertown                                                         -                    4                                         MENINGIE

 Blanchetown or Waikerie                                            2                    4
 Renmark                                                            4                    4
                                                                                                                                                 KEITH              297
 Berri                                                              -                    4
                                                                                                                                                                E
 Barmera                                                            2                    4
                                                                                                                                                    BORDERTOWN
 Pinnaroo                                                           2                    4
                                                                                                                                             D
                                                            apid Highway
                                                           R                   F ast Destination                                  189
                                                           Chargers:            Chargers:                                                                       F
                                                           60kW to 350kW        7kW to 22kW
                                                                                                                                                         283

Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way)                                                                        KINGSTON SE

                                                                                                                                                    NAR ACOORTE
 LOCATION                   2020                 2025                   2030         2035
                                                                                                                                  ROBE
 A                          73                   1232                   4160         9113

 B                          6                    96                     321          713                                           BEACHPORT

 C                          23                   394                    1312         2911

 D                          11                   189                    623          1402
                                                                                                    Estimated number               MOUNT GAMBIER

                                                                                                    of EVs using route,
 E                          18                   297                    989          2195
                                                                                                    per day in 2025
 F                          17                   283                    945          2097

     19 64
     SITES   CHARGERS
                                 13 38
                                  SITES         CHARGERS

     LIMESTONE                   MURRAYLANDS
       COAST                      & RIVERLAND

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Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
The Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island are very popular with day visitors from Adelaide, as well as having a large number of
privately owned holiday homes and holiday rentals. It is worth noting that most electric vehicle models today can comfortably do a round trip
from Adelaide to Victor Harbor, Goolwa or Cape Jervis on a single charge. For guests staying multiple nights and exploring the region, overnight
chargers at accommodation are adequate.
The current electricity grid on Kangaroo Island has not been designed for heavy loads such as rapid fast chargers. Therefore provision of
ample overnight accommodation charging is recommended.
Shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, tourist attractions, ferry terminals, fast food outlets, hotels, motels and holiday parks and other sites
with secure 24 hour access and required amenities, such as town centre parking areas, are encouraged to nominate.

Recommended Charger Quantities
 LOCATION                                         CONSTRUC TION 2021-2023

 ADELAIDE HILLS,
 FL E U R I E U PE N I N S U L A A N D              R A PI D            FA S T
 K ANGAROO ISLAND                                 H I G H WAY        DESTINATION
                                                                                                                           ADEL AIDE                 WOODSIDE

 Woodside                                                2                    8
 Strathalbyn                                             2                    8                                  YANK ALILL A        1005          STR ATHALBYN
 Yankalilla                                              2                    8
 Kangaroo Island                                         2                   16                 K ANGAROO                 1005              H
                                                                                                                                                      GOOLWA
                                                                                                ISL AND
 Victor Harbor                                           6                    8                                                  G

 Goolwa                                                  2                    8
                                                 apid Highway
                                                R                   F ast Destination                            I
                                                Chargers:            Chargers:
                                                60kW to 350kW        7kW to 22kW                                          91
                                                                                                                                                 VIC TOR
                                                                                                                                                 HARBOR
Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way)

 LOCATION                   2020         2025                2030         2035
                                                                                            Estimated number
                                                                                            of EVs using route,
 G                          19           319                 1061         2356
                                                                                            per day in 2025
 H                          59           1005                3351         7838

 I                          5            91                  303          672

     22 72
     SITES    CHARGERS

 ADELAIDE HILLS,
   FLEURIEU &
  KANGAROO
     ISLAND

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Barrosa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains,
Yorke and Mid North
The Yorke and Mid North, Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains regions have a diverse range of use cases, where electric vehicle charging
will be required.
The Yorke Peninsula has a large number of holiday homes and rentals and is a stretch for day visitors. Therefore, focus here should be on lower
powered destination and overnight charging.
The township of Clare is a popular destination for tourists and is sufficiently distant from Adelaide that a return trip is difficult in an electric
vehicle, so providing both overnight and stopover charging at popular locations will be popular with motorists.
Burra in the Yorke and Mid North region is an important link to both Broken Hill and from Port Augusta to Renmark via Morgan. Whilst the
initial roll out envisages rapid charging for motorists in transit, opportunities may arise for destination and overnight charging services.
The recommended location for rapid charging close to Nuriootpa in the Baroosa Valley has been identified as an important location for
regional visitors, residents and vehicles in transit travelling to or from the Riverland on the Sturt Highway.
Shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, tourist attractions, fast food outlets, hotels, motels and holiday parks and other sites with secure 24 hour
access and required amenities, such as town centre parking areas, are encouraged to nominate.

Recommended Charger Quantities
                                                                                                                                               PETERBOROUGH
 LOCATION                                                 CONSTRUC TION 2021-2023
                                                                                                                                                            K
 YO R K E A N D M I D N O R T H                             R A PI D           FA S T                                                                           682
                                                          H I G H WAY       DESTINATION                                               PORT PIRIE
 Port Pirie                                                     2                    4
                                                                                                                                                JAMESTOWN
 Snowtown                                                       2                     -
 Melrose                                                        2                    4                         SNOW TOWN
                                                                                                                                                         BURR A
 Jamestown                                                      2                    4
 Peterborough                                                   2                    4                                      CL ARE

 Clare                                                          2                    8                                                          J
                                                                                                                                      273
 Burra                                                          2                    4
 Kadina                                                         2                    8
                                                                                                                                                455
 Ardrossan                                                      2                    4                                                     O
 Edithburgh                                                     2                    4                                                                          NURIOOTPA
 BA R O SSA , G AW L E R , L I G H T A N D A D E L A I D E PL A I N S

 Nuriootpa                                                      4                     -
                                                                                                                                ADEL AIDE
                                                        apid Highway
                                                       R                   F ast Destination
                                                       Chargers:            Chargers:
                                                       60kW to 350kW        7kW to 22kW

                                                                                                                                293
Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way)                                                 K ADINA
                                                                                                                        L
                                                                                                                                               455
 LOCATION                  2020                2025                 2030         2035                 ARDROSSAN
                                                                                                                                       O

 J                         16                  273                  912          2023                                       N
                                                                                                                    M
 K                         37                  682                  2092         4643                     80                    197
                                                                                                                                81
 L                         17                  293                  976          2166
 M                         5                   80                   265          589                                    P
                                                                                                                                ADEL AIDE
 N                         11                  197                  655          1455
 O                         27                  455                  1515         3364                 Q                         EDITHBURGH
 P                         5                   81                   271          601                           54
 Q                         3                   54                   179          397

  21 64                              3 10                                                       Estimated number of EVs using route,
    SITES    CHARGERS               SITES      CHARGERS
                                                                                                per day in 2025
                                    BAROSSA,
    YORKE &                       GAWLER LIGHT,
   MID NORTH                        ADELAIDE
                                     PLAINS

                                                                                                                                                                        27
Far North
As the gateway to South Australia’s outback, Port Augusta is a key location for chargers of varied ratings due to a mix of overnight guests and
through traffic on major routes to the north and west of the state. Therefore all three categories of chargers are needed.
Remote locations such as Parachilna, Glendambo and Roxby Downs may have low vehicle traffic volumes but are important for ensuring
statewide coverage and alleviating range anxiety, which is integral to widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Limitations on the rating and
quantity of chargers must be observed in these locations due to weaker power networks.
With approximately 70 per cent renewable energy and world renowned tourist attractions, Coober Pedy has a fantastic opportunity to
support local journeys, cater for overnight charging and provide a key link for drivers travelling between the Northern Territory and Adelaide.
It may have taken over a hundred years to link Darwin and Adelaide by rail, but this project aims to electrify Australia’s heart for a truly
inspirational outback adventure. This link to the Northern Territory via Marla will demonstrate to the world the capabilities of electric vehicles
for long distance driving.
The link to New South Wales is remote and locations such as Manna Hill and Yunta are supplied by off-grid, standalone remote area power
supplies which may not have capacity to service ultra-rapid charging but may be suitable for rapid charging.
Highway services, fast food outlets, hotels, motels and holiday parks and other sites, supermarkets and town centre parking areas with secure
24 hour access and required amenities are encouraged to nominate.

Recommended Charger Quantities
                                                                                               MARL A
 LOCATION                                      CONSTRUC TION 2021-2023

 FA R N O R T H                                  R A PI D            FA S T
                                               H I G H WAY        DESTINATION
                                                                                                   34
 Port Augusta                                         6                    8                   R
 Glendambo                                            -                    2
 Pimba                                                2                     -
 Roxby Downs                                          2                    4
                                                                                                               COOBER PEDY
 Coober Pedy                                          2                    4
 Marla                                                -                    2
 Hawker                                               2                    4                              ROXBY DOWNS
                                                                                                                               LEIGH CREEK
 Leigh Creek                                          6                    4                                                                    S
                                                                                                                                       17
 Yunta                                                -                    4                       GLENDAMBO
                                                                                                                                                      HAWKER
                                              apid Highway
                                             R                   F ast Destination                                           PIMBA
                                             Chargers:            Chargers:                                           T
                                             60kW to 350kW        7kW to 22kW                                   69
                                                                                                                                                U
                                                                                                                                       48
Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way)
                                                                                                                     PORT AUGUSTA
                                                                                                                                                YUNTA
 LOCATION                2020         2025                2030         2035

 R                       2            34                  111          246                                                                      455
                                                                                                                                            V
 S                       1            17                  58           128

 T                       5            69                  230          510              Estimated number
 U                       3            48                  162          359              of EVs using route,
 V                       27           455                 1515         3364             per day in 2025                             ADEL AIDE

  18 48
     SITES   CHARGERS

          FAR
         NORTH

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Eyre and Western
Towns and regional cities like Whyalla, Cowell, Port Lincoln, Elliston and Ceduna will provide much needed fast and rapid charging
infrastructure to support visitors transiting through or exploring the area and needing to top up while they visit attractions or local shops.
At the same time, overnight charging at accommodation needs to be provisioned for tourism and work journeys that incorporate
an overnight stay.
Other locations in this region, such as Kimba, Poochera, Yalata and Nullarbor Roadhouse and the Border Village, are key locations for
journey enablement. Drivers will know that when they purchase an electric vehicle they can go anywhere in the state and beyond.
Shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, tourist attractions, fast food outlets, hotels, motels and holiday parks and other sites with secure
24 hour access and required amenities, such as town centre parking areas, are encouraged to nominate.

                                                      YAL ATA

                                                                65
                                                        W
                                                                                 CEDUNA

                                                                                                                                       PORT AUGUSTA

                                                                                                                 POOCHER A

                                                                                              X
                                                                                                                         KIMBA
                                                                                                                    Y
                                                                                 75
                                                                                                                             92
                                                                                                             ELLISTON             WHYALL A

                                                                                                                                   Z

                                                                                                                                        139

   Estimated number
   of EVs using route,
                                                                                                                              PORT LINCOLN

   per day in 2025

Recommended Charger Quantities                                                   Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way)
 LOCATION                              CONSTRUC TION 2021-2023
                                                                                  LOCATION                   2020        2025            2030         2035
 EYRE AND WESTERN                        R A PI D                  FA S T
                                       H I G H WAY              DESTINATION
                                                                                  W                          4           65              215          477
 Whyalla                                      2                       4
                                                                                  X                          5           75              250          555
 Cowell                                       2                       4
 Port Lincoln                                 2                       8           Y                          5           92              306          678
 Elliston                                     2                       4           Z                          8           139             465          1032
 Kimba                                        2                       4
 Poochera                                     2                       4
 Ceduna                                       2                       4            18 50
                                                                                      SITES       CHARGERS
 Yalata                                       -                       2
 SA/WA Border Village                         -                       2                  EYRE &
                                                                                        WESTERN
                                      apid Highway
                                     R                      F ast Destination
                                     Chargers:               Chargers:
                                     60kW to 350kW           7kW to 22kW

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SA C H AR G I N G N E T WO R K E N AB LE D J O U R N E Y D I S TAN C E S (K M S)

   1,525 1,210 927 778
  SA/WA Border Village         Mount Gambier          Victor Harbor         Adelaide
    to Bordertown SA             to Ceduna           to Coober Pedy      to Port Lincoln

Electric Vehicle Council State of Electric Vehicles
report has found:

  CU R R E N T E LE C T R I C V E H I C LE M O D E L S AVAI L AB LE I N AUS T R ALI A

                    400
                 Kilometres average
                                                                      80%
                                                                   People underestimate
              driving range per charge                               the driving range
Further information
Department for Energy and Mining

T: +61 8 8429 2391
electricvehicles.sa.gov.au
electricvehicles@sa.gov.au
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