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A decade-long RAC electric vehicle charging program has concluded following a positive surge in EV uptake and charger availability across WA.
The RAC Electric Highway was launched in 2015 as a first-of-its-kind demonstration project in Australia, and over its journey grew to offer 16 electric vehicle charging locations between Monkey Mia and Esperance. It served as a catalyst project to encourage both government and private investment in the infrastructure required for electric vehicles.
Changes to charging locations
| Location | Changes |
| Shire of Harvey Hayward Street, Harvey |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. For further updates to the location, please refer to the Chargefox app. |
| Shire of Donnybrook Balingup Crowley Place, Donnybrook |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. For further updates to the location, please refer to the Chargefox app. |
| Shire of Bridgetown Greenbushes 1 Spencer Street, Bridgetown |
From the 1st of July 2025 the stations will not be active and no longer on the Chargefox network. For further updates to the location, please refer to the Shire of Bridgetown website. |
| Shire of Augusta Margaret River 13 Walcliffe Road, Margaret River 72 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. For further updates to the location, please refer to the Chargefox app. |
| City of Bunbury 31 Symmons Street, Bunbury |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. For further updates to the location, please refer to the Chargefox app. |
| City of Busselton 880 Geographe Bay Road, Busselton 38 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough |
Busselton stations will continue to operate on the Chargefox network. From the 1st of July, the Dunsborough charging stations located at 38 Dunn Bay Road, will be decommissioned and no longer active. For further updates to the locations, please refer to the Chargefox app and City of Busselton website. |
| City of Mandurah 75 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah |
Will continue to operate on the Chargefox network, however the DC charging station is requiring an upgrade. For further updates to the location, please refer to the Chargefox app. |
RAC EV charging stations at RAC’s office in West Perth, selected RAC Parks and Resorts, RAC Auto Service Centres and Treendale Shopping Centre, Australind are not part of this change and will continue to be offered by RAC.
Why we did it
For more than 120 years, RAC has been committed to improving the way our members move around their communities.
The network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the South West supported essential connections for motorists, encouraged EV adoption, and helped attract further investment from government and industry into EV infrastructure. Over the years, it has also enabled valuable knowledge sharing and collaboration.
The initiative has contributed to our broader efforts to reduce harmful emissions from cars in WA and supports our commitment to a safer, more sustainable, and better-connected future for all Western Australians.
Supporting the shift to electric
RAC has played an important role in setting the stage for the growth of electric vehicles in Western Australia. RAC remains strongly engaged in this critical policy space and continues to advocate for governments to prioritise charging infrastructure and other measures that will accelerate the transition to low-emissions vehicles.
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.The RAC Electric Highway was made possible through partnerships with
