Kiama Council has installed two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at The Pavilion, on Bong Bong Street, Kiama.
The two EV charging stations, which provide four charging ports, are at the south-east end of The Pavilion car park.
Mayor Cameron McDonald said the new stations marked a modest but important first step for Kiama Council supporting local EV infrastructure.
"Installing council-owned EV charging stations is a major part of Council's Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP)," Cr McDonald said.
"It's critical if we want to encourage the transition to low carbon transport, especially with the many tourists who visit our area."
Funding was provided by the NSW Government thanks to a Drive Electric NSW EV Destination Charging Grant.
To use the stations, customers simply download the Exploren app onto their smartphone and create an account.
A support number is also provided for users encountering service difficulties.
The charging stations are free to use until February 2025, when the following rates are planned to be introduced:
- 50 cents for connection
- 50 cents per kWh
- $5 idle fee per every 10min that users over-stay (once car charge is full)
Details: EV charging stations at The Pavilion
Photo: Mayor Cameron McDonald with members of Electrify Kiama at the charging stations
