To assist the transition to electric vehicles in the Hornsby Council Local Government Area, JOLT is proposing to install a fast, free public electric vehicle (EV) charger at 11-37 Alexandria Parade, Waitara.

Accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles is a key solution to reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. By providing reliable and efficient EV charging infrastructure, we contribute to the transition towards a cleaner and greener transportation system. Electric vehicle charging points have also proven to boost surrounding commercial activity by providing a complementary use to surrounding businesses.

It is proposed to convert one existing car parking bay on Alexandria Parade to “No Parking: Electric Vehicle Excepted Only While Charging” (RMS Sign no. R5-41-5).

The charging podium unit looks different to the existing JOLT charger at Beecroft but it would have the same charge speed and functionality of the infrastructure, including:

• approximately 50km of free, fast charging (7kWh) per person per day, with additional charging costing $0.46 per kWh
• 25kW DC fast charging
• powered by 100% green energy
• CCS2 and CHAdeMO plug types (compatible with all Australian EV models)
• installed and maintained by JOLT, at no cost to Hornsby Council or ratepayers.

JOLT invites your comments on the proposal by Sunday 22 October 2023.

The results of the consultation will be referred to the Hornsby Local Traffic Committee for consideration and recommendation to Council.

Please email all submissions to info@joltcharge.com by the close date.