JOLT To Roll Out Free And Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Network To Cities Across New Zealand | Scoop News – Scoop

Wednesday, 18 May 2022, 6:56 amPress Release: JOLT Drivers can save over $1,000 per yearcharging on this new fast chargingnetwork

Australian-based global electricvehicle charging company JOLT will in July this year startrolling out a network of free and fast electric vehicle (EV)chargers around New Zealand.

The first EV fastchargers will be installed at Mitre 10 stores and retaillocations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch thisyear. JOLTs national partnership with Mitre 10 will seethe first charger sites go live in July with plans forhundreds of chargers to be rolled out over the coming yearsNew Zealand wide.

EV drivers will have access to 7kWof free charging per day at JOLT fast chargers, providingabout 40 to 50 kilometres of range depending on the type ofvehicle. This model of JOLTs charging service helps solvethe major barriers to the uptake of EVs which are known toinclude access to charging, cost and rangeanxiety.

JOLT CEO and founder,Doug McNamee, said hes excited to partner with Mitre 10to contribute to New Zealands commitment to carbonemission reduction goals and meet the growing need for EV inNew Zealand. JOLT is investing in New Zealand as there isstrong momentum within the market to change to an EV.Through our partnerships with the leading retail brands andlocal government in New Zealand, we want to create a largeand leading EV charging network that provides the bestcharging experience for all EV drivers in NewZealand.

JOLT New Zealand Country Manager, ChrisMonaghan, says JOLT is investing and developing an urbanfocused EV fast charging network that will align with localand central government climate emissions targets and helpincrease the uptake of EVs in New Zealand. We areselecting charger locations based on where it is mostconvenient for EV drivers within the urban areas so wedont disrupt their routine. Drivers pull up, plug in andare on their way in 20 minutes, receiving up to 7kWh freeper day, saving over $1,000 a year by charging withJOLT.

The promise for EV drivers is urban,highly visible and convenient EV fast charging that provides7kW of free charging every 24 hours. With fast DC EVcharging, drivers can enjoy the retail facilities of ourpartners and then go about their day. An EV driver cancharge for free every day which takes about 20 to 25 minutesor choose to charge over the free charge at the lowestcharge rates in New Zealand, says Monaghan.

Mitre10 Chief Legal and Property Officer Grant Fraser says, Ifwe are to make a real and sustainable impact, public andprivate sector partners must collaborate more to findsolutions. The Mitre 10 co-operative is proud to becontributing to New Zealands efforts to reduce carbonemissions through this partnership with JOLT. 39 of our 84locally owned stores will have JOLT charging stationsinstalled over time.

Mitre10 customers will be able to plug in their EVs for a freetop up while they are doing their shopping. Providingelectric vehicle (EV) charging stations is another way wecan continue to enhance our customers shopping experiencewith us. We are excited to be partnering with JOLT to offerour customers fantastic EV chargingfacilities.

Monaghan says We are delighted tolaunch with such an iconic brand like Mitre 10. Startingwith Mitre 10 and rolling out the service on such aprominent network of stores in New Zealand, you will quicklysee the JOLT network grow even more with new partners comingonboard as we continue to grow throughout New Zealand.Its a really exciting time to be making a positive impacton New Zealand's carbon emissions goals now and into thefuture.

AboutJOLT

JOLT isbuilding New Zealands first network of free, fastcharging stations. Owning an EV should be easy but with ourinfrastructure playing catch-up, ownership is out of reachfor many Kiwis - until now. JOLT has the exclusivee-mobility charging infrastructure investment by BlackRock,Real Assets Renewable Energy Fund, and is not reliant onGovernment grants and subsidies to make a scaled investmentinto EV fast charging infrastructure into New Zealand. AsAustralia's leading EV charge point operator, our mission isto make electric transport more accessible to driversthrough zero cost, fast charging. Using innovative tech,enabled by our partnerships with Governments and companiessuch as Mitre 10, were creating a functional andsustainable charging network that runs off renewable energy,contributing to a zero-emission future. Move freely withJOLT.

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