Electric cars available in Australia in 2022
Electric cars available in Australia in 2022
A number of stations on the Electric Highway are out of service. Due to a global supply issue of parts, attending to these issues are taking longer than expected. Please contact Chargefox direct on 1300 518 038 for urgent tech support or via the Chargefox app for station updates. We apologies for any inconvenience caused.
If you've got an electric car, we've made it easier for you to go further. RAC built the very first Electric Highway® in Australia, so you can charge up your car while driving from Perth to Augusta – and back. The RAC Electric Highway® features 16 locations in Western Australia which includes 12 ultra-rapid or fast charging options supported by the Chargefox network.
As an RAC member, you can now save 20%* when charging your electric vehicles at any RAC Electric Highway® location (including DC ultra-rapid charge, DC fast charge and AC slow charge) and any Chargefox ultra-rapid site in Australia.
Using the RAC Electric Highway®
The Highway is open to all electric vehicle users in Western Australia and is now part of Chargefox, Australia’s largest EV charging network. To use the RAC Electric Highway® charging stations, simply download the free Chargefox app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store and follow the instructions below to charge.
Alternatively, if using the app is not an option, see instructions here for requesting and charging with a Chargefox RFID card.
Step 1: Download and open the Chargefox app
- Download and install the Chargefox app from your favourite app store.
- Allow Chargefox to access the phone’s location. This will make it easier to find charging stations near you.
- Follow the instructions to sign up to Chargefox. You’ll be able to explore the app without signing up, but will need to sign up to charge.
Step 2: Find your station
- Find your station on the map. Using the location icon makes it easy to find stations near you, just make sure your phone’s Location Services are turned on.
- Select the station on the map. You’ll see the station’s address, maximum charging capability and plug types.
- Click CHARGE NOW to see the list of plugs available.
Step 3: Follow the instructions & start charging
- Click START next to the port you wish to use.
- Plug in your car to start charging.
Step 4: Use the app to stop charging
- Press the STOP button on the app.
- Ensure your car is unlocked, and unplug the cable.
- Return the cable to it's holder and you’re all done!
How long does it take to charge?
DC ultra-rapid charge
up to 350kW
400km /15 minutes
DC fast charge
up to 50kW
60km /15 minutes
AC slow charge
up to 22kW
30km /15 minutes
Charging time depends on the size of the battery pack and method of charging, DC or AC. Please refer to your vehicle manual to seek clarification about charging times.
Why we did it
For more than 115 years, RAC has been working to improve the way our members get around their community. The RAC Electric Highway® aims to help reduce harmful emissions from cars in WA and supports our work towards a safer, more sustainable and better connected WA.
The RAC Electric Highway® charging stations have been funded by RAC but are owned and maintained by local governments.
