How will they work?
Drivers will need to download a third-party platform - Everty Driver. The driver app makes it easy to locate the charger nearby, and check availability in real-time. Once at the charger, drivers can start the session with a few taps and monitor the progression on their phone while they go about their activities.
How much does it cost to charge my vehicle?
Charging is free of charge for residents and visitors at both locations. Currently, Lake Macquarie City Council does not charge for the council operated AC public charging network.
The transition to low emission vehicles by the community is imperative to reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. However, availability of charging infrastructure is an identified barrier to the increased uptake of low-emission vehicles.
Council is aiming to reduce this barrier by providing these chargers in popular locations at no cost to facilitate a greater uptake of low emission vehicles in the community.
What types of chargers are available?
A level two charger will be installed at the site. Level two chargers are dedicated AC EV chargers that cover up to 22kW (32 Amp, 3-phase).
They're typically installed in homes, apartment complexes, workplaces, shopping centres, hotels, etc – anywhere the vehicle will be parked for a while.
This method will add 40 to 100km of range per hour of charging depending on the vehicle.
It will top up average daily vehicle use in an hour, or deliver a full recharge overnight.
How many electric vehicles are there in Lake Macquarie?
Over 800 electric vehicles are currently registered, with the number increasing by more than 140% in the last 12 months.
Can non-electric vehicles park in these spaces?
No parking will be allowed in the spaces, except when EVs are charging.
Is there a time limit for electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles will not have any time limits. This aligns with the current parking rules in the car park, which don't have any time restrictions.
Why was this location chosen?
This venue is home to the Edgeworth Eagles Football club and features a regional level senior field, amenities and grandstand. It is one of Lake Macquarie's premier sporting fields and is highly utilized, visited and very well maintained .The location is directly adjacent to, and shares a carpark with the Edgeworth Sport and Recreational Club (Edgeworth Bowling Club), Edgeworth Junior Soccer Club and ovals, Sugar Valley Netball Club (Edgeworth) and courts, Edgeworth Cricket Club and oval and Edgeworth Little Athletics club and oval.
Electric Vehicles in Lake Macquarie LGA currently represent 0.4% of total registrations. This is anticipated to increase at an exponential rate and given the convenience to charge at the location whilst playing or spectating sport, attending the Sport and Recreation club or shopping, the chargers are anticipated to be highly utilised.