Category: Industry News & Updates
15 March 2024
JET Charge partners with Team Global Express to pioneer Australian-first EV depot of the future (NSW)
JET Charge, Australia’s leading EV charging infrastructure company has teamed up with freight giant Team Global Express to establish an innovative electric vehicle depot in Western Sydney. This landmark project, backed by ARENA (the Australian Renewable Energy Agency) funding, aims to deploy 60 electric trucks with cutting-edge charging infrastructure. Read more about this groundbreaking collaboration […]
26 September 2022
What does the future of Electric Vehicles look like for Nissan? An Interview with Ben Warren
Nissan Australia is ready for the arrival of the new 2023 Nissan LEAF. To mark our continued partnership with Nissan, we sat down with Ben Warren, the National Manager of Electrification and Mobility at Nissan Motor Company in Australia. We took the opportunity to chat all things electric vehicles – industry insights, Australia’s and New Zealand’s […]
10 August 2022
Announcement – JET Charge Awarded Contract For Australia’s Longest EV Highway (WA)
JET Charge are thrilled to announce our appointment as the charging hardware solution provider for the longest electric vehicle highway in Australia. The landmark Western Australian project will see 98 EV chargers installed across 49 locations to bolster its EV fast charging network. For more details, read the official press release below.
7 July 2022
Queensland Introduces Zero Emission Vehicle Rebates and Charging Infrastructure Scheme
The Queensland Government recently announced its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme as part of its Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy (2022-2032). The scheme will provide a rebate of $3,000 on eligible ZEVs. Queensland has also begun its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Scheme, aspiring to implement more public EV fast chargers to its network, and improving their commercial […]
3 July 2022
Announcement – JET Charge sell stake in Chargefox, close out Series B fundraise
JET Charge have parted ways with Chargefox, selling our stake in Australia’s largest EV Charging network. Our Series B fundraise has also concluded, with sustainability focused Kilara closing out the funding round- totalling $30 million raised. JET Charge are now the largest independent EV Charging infrastructure specialist in Australia and New Zealand, continuing our leading […]
15 June 2022
JET Charge works with the Victorian Government on one of Australia’s largest EV transitions
We are pleased to announce our appointment as the EV charging partner for the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Program within the Victorian Government. The project aims to electrify 400 existing passenger vehicles within the Victorian Government fleet and includes the installation of accompanying charging stations and load management technology across regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. […]
23 May 2022
What a New Government means for EVs in Australia
A change in government has officially transpired as the Australian Labor Party (ALP) won the 2022 federal election- one that also saw a significant rise in independent voters. Electric vehicles were a focus, with many candidates speaking about EVs throughout their campaigns. As the change takes place, we dive into how the tides have turned regarding electric […]
15 May 2022
Electric Vehicle Charging Destination Grants (NSW)
NSW Destination charging grants will see $20 million invested to co-fund the purchase and installation of EV chargers at eligible regional NSW locations. Our team at JET Charge are proud to announce our participation as an approved software supplier and EV charger manufacturer for the grants. Key Details The funding is intended to assist EV […]
3 May 2022
What are the Major Government Programs out for EVs right now?
Government programs have a significant influence on how fast the rollout of electric vehicle ownership and infrastructure will progress in Australia and New Zealand. These programs can encourage or deter EV ownership through their policies and in turn impact the acceleration of EV adoption. The following outlines the major government EV programs at a federal […]