JOLT Free charging – Easy access to JOLT’s fast EV charging network. EV owners get to enjoy 7 kWh free charging (approximately 45km range) every 24 hours for their EV vehicles in NSW & Melbourne. Drivers using JOLT will be able to save over $1,100 off their charging expenses yearly.
EV drivers in the Greater Sydney Area will soon have more Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations accessible around the key transit hubs, with the launch of a new partnership between Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and JOLT. TfNSW, as a part of the Treasurer’s Office’s EV charging plan, announced today that the JOLT partnership will build a network of free and fast Electric Vehicle charging stations across its locations in the Greater Sydney Area.
More than 50 initial EV charging stations will be installed at train and metro stations as well as bus stops, starting mid 2023, with the number expanding to more than 200 chargers over the next decade throughout the partnership.
Across the JOLT EV charging network, all EV drivers will continue to have access to 7 kWh of free charging every 24 hours which takes around 20 minutes of charging time and provides approximately 40 to 50 km of range, depending on the type of vehicle.
NSW Treasurer, Matt Kean MP said, “We want to make NSW the easiest state to own an Electric Vehicle by increasing the number of chargers from 1,000 to 30,000 in the next three years. By 2030 we expect 50% of the vehicles in the state to be electric vehicles and we need to start expanding the infrastructure to make it as easy for the EV drivers as possible now.”
“We want all drivers to be able to recharge whenever and wherever they need to, whether it’s on a road trip, commuting to work or at home.” Mr Kean said this morning.
JOLT CEO, Doug McNamee, said “the addition of TfNSW Transit Hubs to the JOLT network, will be a fantastic expansion of our growing Sydney Network that enables EV drivers and commuters to be able to travel more freely. It’s exciting to see the government’s support EV drivers even more than before and to be able to contribute to it.”
“JOLT chargers are located in metropolitan areas to help resolve the biggest barriers known to EV uptake. Through the expansion of the fast chargers across the TfNSW network, we aim to provide EV drivers with more convenience, free-of-charge and clean sites to charge their EVs.”
Apart from NSW, Electric Vehicle drivers in the City of Knox in Melbourne will also have access to free and fast Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations within the community, with the launch of a new agreement between Knox City Council and JOLT. Knox City Council announced that together with JOLT, they will expand the network of free and fast EV chargers at local shopping areas making EV ownership more accessible and affordable for local residents.
EV drivers can pull up, plug in and be on their way again after getting 7 kWh or approximately 15 minutes of free charging which provides around 40 to 50 km of range. All charging sessions are enabled by the JOLT App where drivers can navigate to chargers nearby, track charging sessions real-time and manage payments if they go over the free 7 kWh. Drivers using JOLT can save over $1,100 on charging per year and JOLT has already given out over 3.5million km of driving range across the network in Australia.
The first JOLT chargers will be installed from early 2023, with the number of chargers expanding over the next year. Over 100 EVs were registered in Knox in 2020 and EV ownership within the community is expected to grow. To support the households’ decision to transition to lower emission transport options, Knox Council is working with JOLT to find the locations to best suit the community’s need for EV charging.
JOLT CEO, Doug McNamee, said the addition of Knox Council locations to the JOLT network, will be a meaningful expansion of its growing national network. “We’ve developed our free, fast charging network to help resolve the key barriers to EV ownership that include access to charging, cost, range anxiety and reliability. With free, fast charging, we hope more people embrace EV ownership in Knox. Through the expansion of the free chargers in Victoria, we want to build out a bigger network across the State to provide EV drivers in Melbourne with more convenient, free-of-charge and clean sites to charge their EVs and making EV ownership easier across the country.”
JOLT is building a large-scale network of electric vehicle charging stations. Electric vehicles are the future but the lack of charging infrastructure in Australia has held us back – until now. Using innovative technology,
JOLT is creating a functional, sustainable charging network that is powered by 100% local green energy. That means we are making electric transport more accessible to Australians whilst proudly paving the way to a zero emissions future.mission: to make electric transport more accessible to Australians through zero cost, fast charging.
JOLT has been working with Councils, States and utility partners across Australia and New Zealand, recently installing its first charger in Auckland, New Zealand with hundreds of chargers due to be rolled out.
How to use the JOLT APP?
1. Download the JOLT APP
Download and install the JOLT App on your mobile device.
2. Subscribe to the daily free 7 kWh plan
Set up your account, payment details and subscribe to the free 7 kWh plan.
3. Locate your nearest charger
Open the JOLT app to view or search for a nearby charger.
4. Charge your vehicle
Charge for free up to 7kWh (around 45km) in any 24 hour period.
Your app will keep you up-to-date with the charging status of your vehicle. If you just wish to only get the free 7kWh, keep an eye on your car’s progress and stop the charge session from within your car. Alternatively, if you are looking to charge your battery completely, your app will notify you when you have reached your maximum capacity.
