Twelve new fast charging bays open in Belconnen, Canberra, as ACT EV registrations pass 20,000
By Eve
Twelve new fast charging bays are now live in Belconnen, including accessible bays designed with local advocacy groups. Evie Networks delivered two sites at Emu Bank and Charnwood Shops, and SolarHub opened a site at Lakeview Square. The ACT has passed 20,000 EV registrations, up from 13,300 a year ago, with EVs making up more than 40% of new registrations last month, and a further 90 public bays are planned over the next few years on top of 330 existing bays, almost half of which received ACT Government funding.
Why it matters
The ACT describes its public network as relatively mature and is now targeting areas of strong EV uptake, low cost slow charging for those without home charging, accessible bays and high footfall attractions. CPOs and bidders should expect future procurement to favour these use cases rather than general fast charging expansion.
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- “12 new fast chargers powered up in northern ACT”
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- 4 November 2026
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