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South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Site Owner and Tenant Prospectus electricvehicles.sa.gov.au
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.
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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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 December 2020
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 125 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.
175 - 350 km
Shopping Integrates a ‘top-up’
centres, charge into daily
supermarkets routine to multi-task
Rapid
and carparks and save time. 50 - 125 km
Overnight charging
Tourist to keep days free
accommodation Fast for activities. 7 - 11 km
Flexible smart
Home and charging overnight
work Fast or during the day. 3 - 7 km
1 https://electricvehiclecouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EVC-State-of-EVs-2020-report.pdf
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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 2646 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 December 2020
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 have until Monday 15 February people or businesses with a registered interest in hosting or co-
2021 to register their interest in having investing to host electric vehicle chargers.
discussions with charge point operators One or more charge point operators may contact you to discuss
about hosting a charging site on the their interest in your property. They may seek your in-principle
agreement to nominate your property or properties in their formal
statewide network.
proposals to DEM to develop a section or sections of the statewide
Property owners, and tenants, that have written consent from the network. If successful, the network developer will be responsible
owner, may register to be considered by charge point operators for for the installation process.
the installation of 7kW to 11kW fast chargers if they are a hotel, motel
Prior to registering your property, please read important information
or holiday park with on site parking areas. Shopping centres, service
about site suitability, operational requirements, and roles and
stations, fast food outlets and other sites with 24 hours access and
responsibilities on pages 18 to 23.
driver amenities may register for rapid and ultra-rapid 50kW to 350kW
rapid charging stations. To register, go to electricvehicles.sa.gov.au, download and
complete the registration of interest form and return this form
Submissions will be evaluated and prioritised based on the location’s
with the required supporting information, such as photographs
alignment with statewide network routes and ability to meet all or
of your electrical switchboard and nominated parking area,
most of the criteria provided on pages 18 and 19.
to electricvehicles@sa.gov.au by no later than Monday 15
Registering your interest is non-binding and you will be under February 2021.
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 50kW 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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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 (likely to be up to 10 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 December 2020
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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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 December 2020PR 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
11Benefits 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 December 2020While 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
13How many sites and
chargers are required?
South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging LO C AT I O N PL A N N E D R O L L- O U T
Network (opposite) will secure private R A PI D FA S T
H I G H WAY DESTINATION
investment in a statewide network of
Adelaide CBD - 100
fast and rapid electric vehicle charging
Adelaide Airport 8 -
stations in locations that are convenient North 8 12
METRO
to local attractions and public amenities. ADELAIDE
South 8 12
This table shows the number and recommended power output East 4 12
for charging infrastructure required to satisfy driver requirements, West 8 12
adequately cater for peak demand periods to avoid queuing and
Adelaide Hills - 12
improve community perceptions to secure widespread adoption
of electric vehicles. ADELAIDE HILLS,
Cape Jervis 3 -
FLEURIEU AND Kangaroo Island - 36
Locations are categorised as fast destination where lower-powered KANGAROO ISLAND
Victor Harbor, Port Elliot
chargers are recommended to meet the needs of drivers for 4 40
or Goolwa
overnight and daytime charging at accommodation. Rapid highway
chargers are recommended for locations such as shopping centres, Kingston SE 4 6
main street park areas, tourist attractions and highway services. LIMESTONE Naracoorte 4 10
COAST
Mount Gambier 4 20
The actual quantities may vary depending on feasibility studies
and other deciding factors determined by the nominated charge Keith (Existing) 4 -
point operators. Renmark, Berri
5 8
or Barmera
Looking at the south-east region of South Australia as an example, MURRAYLANDS
average daily electric vehicle traffic volumes in 2025 will reach AND RIVERLAND Murray Bridge and
4 -
Tailem Bend (existing)
394 and 189 vehicles per day on the Dukes and Princes Highways
respectively. Detailed information about each region is provided at Pinnaroo 2 -
the end of this document to assist you to understand the potential BAROSSA, GAWLER,
LIGHT AND Nuriootpa 4 -
demand for electric vehicle chargers at your site. All demand ADELAIDE PLAINS
forecasts are subject to actual electric vehicle uptake and individual
Port Pirie 4 -
choices of motorists on where and when they charge their vehicle.
Minlaton, Wallaroo
YORKE AND 2 12
While early investigations have identified preferred locations, if or Moonta
MID NORTH
your site is outside of these locations you are still encouraged to Clare 4 16
express interest in participating in the charging network as the
Burra 3 -
charge point operators may recommend a broader distribution
of sites, particularly for overnight accommodation. Cowell or Whyalla 4 -
Port Lincoln 4 14
Elliston 1 -
ADEL AIDE
Kimber 2 2
EYRE AND
1,232 A
628 B WESTERN Poochera 2 2
Ceduna 2 12
394 C
Yalata or Nullarbor
2 2
Roadhouse
SA/WA Border 2 2
297 E
189 D
Port Augusta 6 16
283 F Glendambo 2 2
Coober Pedy 2 12
FAR NORTH
2
Estimated number Marla 2
Parachilna 2 2
of EVs using route, Manna Hill or Yunta 2 2
per day in 2025 apid Highway
R F ast Destination
Chargers: Chargers:
50kW to 350kW 7kW to 11kW
14 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020South Australia’s Electric
Vehicle Charging Network
TO ALICE SPRINGS
NORTHERN TERRITORY
A87
COOBER PEDY
TO EUCL A LEIGH CREEK
WESTERN AUSTR ALIA
PAR ACHILNA
A1
TO BROKEN HILL
B83 NEW SOUTH WALES
CEDUNA A87
PORT AUGUSTA A32
B100
PORT PIRIE
A1
B80
A1
CL ARE
B100 A32
Existing - Constructed 2020 B64 RENMARK
B82
A20
STAGE 1 – Construction 2021-2022 NURIOOTPA
PORT LINCOLN
STAGE 2 – Planning and design B55
ADEL AIDE
A13 M1 B12
23 53
SITES CHARGERS
21 52
SITES CHARGERS
24 52
SITES CHARGERS
49 184
SITES CHARGERS
B23 A8
EYRE & FAR LIMESTONE ADELAIDE B1
WESTERN NORTH COAST METROPOLITAN
A66
20 41 46 95 2 4 10 19
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
15SU 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 2020How 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.
17What 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.
18 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020Example 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.
19What 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.
20 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020For 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?
21Roles 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.
22 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020Your region in detail
This section provides further information about the type of charging services
that are likely to be required in your region.
23Adelaide metropolitan area
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. While most charging by Adelaide’s approximate 1.34 million inhab
accomodation,
Urban sites will support the use of electric vehicles for commercial purposes it isfrom
(eg taxis to and important
the airport).to provision for overseas or interstat
dwellers.
Provision of fast and rapid public chargers in key locations such as shopping These
centres chargers
and petrol also
stations andserve tooutlets
fast food alleviate range anxiety for th
will alleviate
range anxiety and provide convenient, positive charging experiences for motorists traversing the metropolitan area and/or heading out to
convenient, positive experiences with fast and rapid public charge
regional and remote locations.
upon public charging services.
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. Shopping centres, petrol stations and other sites with secure 24 ho
Recommended Charger Quantities
LOCATION 2025
ELIZABETH
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
SALISBURY NORTH
City of Adelaide - 100
Adelaide Airport 8 - GOLDEN GROVE
Western 8 12
MAWSON L AKES
Northern 8 12
Eastern 4 12 PORT ADEL AIDE
Southern 8 12
PROSPEC T
Rapid Charging
ADEL AIDE
1
SITE
8
CHARGERS
4
SITES
2
CHARGERS
2
SITES
2
CHARGERS
ADEL AIDE AIRPORT
GLENELG
ADELAIDE NORTHERN EASTERN
AIRPORT
4
SITES
2
CHARGERS
4
SITES
2
CHARGERS
WESTERN SOUTHERN
MORPHET T VALE
Fast Destination
10 10
SITES CHARGERS
6
SITES
2
CHARGERS
6
SITES
2
CHARGERS
ADELAIDE NORTHERN EASTERN
CBD
6
SITES
2
CHARGERS
6
SITES
2
CHARGERS
WESTERN SOUTHERN
24 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020Limestone 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 2025 RENMARK
L I M E S TO N E COA S T R A PI D H I G H WAY FA S T DESTINATION
Kingston SE 4 6
Naracoorte 4 10
Mount Gambier 4 20
Keith (Existing) 4 - ADEL AIDE
PINNAROO
M U R R AY L A N D S A N D R I V E R L A N D
TAILEM BEND
A
Tailem Bend & Murray Bridge 4 - 1232 B
96
(existing)
Renmark, Berri or Barmera 4 8
Pinnaroo 2 -
C
apid Highway
R F ast Destination
394
Chargers: Chargers:
50kW to 350kW 7kW to 11kW
KEITH
Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way)
E
LOCATION 2020 2025 2030 2035 297
D
A 73 1232 4160 9113 189
F
283
B 6 96 321 713
KINGSTON SE
C 23 394 1312 2911
NAR ACOORTE
D 11 189 623 1402
E 18 297 989 2195
F 17 283 945 2097
MOUNT GAMBIER
24 52 10 19 Estimated number
of EVs using route,
SITES CHARGERS SITES CHARGERS
LIMESTONE
COAST
MURRAYLANDS
& RIVERLAND
per day in 2025
25Adelaide 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 2025
ADELAIDE HILLS,
FL E U R I E U PE N I N S U L A A N D R A PI D H I G H WAY FA S T DESTINATION
K ANGAROO ISLAND
ADEL AIDE
Adelaide Hills 0 12
Cape Jervis 3 -
1005
Kangaroo Island - 36 CAPE 1005
JERVIS
Victor Harbor, Port Elliot or Goolwa 4 40 K ANGAROO H
ISL AND G
apid Highway
R F ast Destination
Chargers: Chargers:
50kW to 350kW 7kW to 11kW
I
Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way)
91
VIC TOR
LOCATION 2020 2025 2030 2035 HARBOR
G 19 319 1061 2356 Estimated number
H 59 1005 3351 7838 of EVs using route,
I 5 91 303 672
per day in 2025
46 95
SITES CHARGERS
ADELAIDE HILLS,
FLEURIEU &
KANGAROO
ISLAND
26 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020Barrosa, 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
K
LOCATION 2025 682
YO R K E A N D M I D N O R T H R A PI D H I G H WAY FA S T DESTINATION PORT PIRIE
Port Pirie 4 -
Minlaton, Wallaroo or Moonta 2 12
Clare 4 16
BURR A
Burra 3 -
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 CL ARE
Nuriootpa 4 -
J
273
apid Highway
R F ast Destination
Chargers: Chargers:
50kW to 350kW 7kW to 11kW
455
Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way) O
NURIOOTPA
LOCATION 2020 2025 2030 2035
J 16 273 912 2023 ADEL AIDE
K 37 682 2092 4643
L 17 293 976 2166
293
M 5 80 265 589 L
455
N 11 197 655 1455
M O
80 N
O 27 455 1515 3364 197
P 5 81 271 601
MINL ATON 81
Q 3 54 179 397
ADEL AIDE
P
20 41
SITES CHARGERS
2
SITES
4
CHARGERS
Q
54
BAROSSA,
YORKE & GAWLER LIGHT,
MID NORTH ADELAIDE
PLAINS Estimated number of EVs using route,
per day in 2025
27Far 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 2025
FA R N O R T H R A PI D H I G H WAY FA S T DESTINATION
34
Port Augusta 6 16
R
Manna Hill or Yunta 2 2
Glendambo 2 2
COOBER PEDY
Coober Pedy 2 12
Marla 2 2
Parachilna 2 2
apid Highway
R F ast Destination
Chargers: Chargers: LEIGH CREEK
50kW to 350kW 7kW to 11kW
S
17
GLENDAMBO
Forecast Average Daily EV Traffic Volumes (two-way) PAR ACHILNA
T
69
LOCATION 2020 2025 2030 2035 U
48
R 2 34 111 246
PORT AUGUSTA
YUNTA
S 1 17 58 128
T 5 69 230 510 455
V
U 3 48 162 359
V 27 455 1515 3364
Estimated number
of EVs using route,
21 52
SITES CHARGERS
per day in 2025 ADEL AIDE
FAR
NORTH
28 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020Eyre 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 2025
LOCATION 2020 2025 2030 2035
EYRE AND WESTERN R A PI D H I G H WAY FA S T DESTINATION
W 4 65 215 477
Cowell or Whyalla 4 -
Port Lincoln 4 14 X 5 75 250 555
Elliston 1 - Y 5 92 306 678
Kimba 2 2
Z 8 139 465 1032
Poochera 2 2
Ceduna 2 12
Yalata or Nullarbor Roadhouse 2 2 23 53
WA Border 2 2 SITES CHARGERS
apid Highway
R F ast Destination EYRE &
Chargers: Chargers: WESTERN
50kW to 350kW 7kW to 11kW
2930 South Australia’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Government of South Australia December 2020
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 rangeFurther information Department for Energy and Mining T: +61 8 8226 5500 electricvehicles.sa.gov.au electricvehicles@sa.gov.au
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