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The Electric Highway was our electric vehicle charging program, running for 10 years. Now that there are more chargers available and EVs on the road, the program has achieved what it set out to do.
When we launched the Electric Highway in 2015, it was the first of its kind in Australia. Since then, we’ve provided over 16 vehicle charging locations between Monkey Mia and Esperance. We’re proud that the project encouraged growth in ownership of low emission vehicles and investment in the infrastructure for EVs.
Changes to charging stations
| Location | Changes |
| Shire of Augusta Margaret River 13 Walcliffe Road, Margaret River 72 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. For updates, refer to the Chargefox app. |
| Shire of Bridgetown Greenbushes 1 Spencer Street, Bridgetown |
This station is no longer running and not on the Chargefox network. For updates, refer to the Shire of Bridgetown website. |
| City of Bunbury 31 Symmons Street, Bunbury |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. For updates, refer to the Chargefox app. |
| Shire of Donnybrook Balingup Crowley Place, Donnybrook |
This station is currently unavailable due to storm damage. For updates, refer to the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup website. |
| City of Busselton 880 Geographe Bay Road, Busselton 38 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough |
Busselton stations will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. Dunsborough station, 38 Dunn Bay Road, is no longer running. For updates, refer to the Chargefox app and the City of Busselton website. |
| Shire of Harvey Hayward Street, Harvey |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. For updates, refer to the Chargefox app. |
| City of Mandurah 75 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah |
The DC station is no longer active, and the AC station is available for the interim. The future of the charging site will be reviewed by the City of Mandurah. For further updates to the location, please refer to the City of Mandurah website. |
There are no changes to the EV charging stations at RAC’s office in West Perth, selected RAC Parks and Resorts, and RAC Auto Service Centres. There’s also a charging station at Treendale Shopping Centre in Australind.
Supporting the shift to electric
RAC has helped set the stage for the growth of EVs in Western Australia. We’re still engaged in policymaking, and we’ll continue to advocate in this space. We’d like governments to prioritise charging infrastructure and other measures that will support the move towards low-emission vehicles.
Why we did it
For more than 120 years, RAC has been committed to improving how people move around WA.
The network of EV charging stations in the Southwest helped motorists stay connected. The program also encouraged more people to buy EVs and generated government investment in EV infrastructure.
The program contributed to our broader goal of reducing harmful emissions from cars across the state. It’s all part of our commitment to a safer, more sustainable and better-connected future for all Western Australians
Did you know
RAC members save
RAC members will continue to enjoy a 20% discount at RAC EV charging stations located at RAC’s office in West Perth, RAC Parks and Resorts and RAC Auto Service Centres.
More EVs on the road
In 2015, there were fewer than 80 electric vehicles on our roads. Today, more than 25,000 electric vehicles navigate Western Australia.
More charging stations
Achieved more than 120,000 charging sessions since 2020.We couldn’t have done this without our partners
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