JOLT unveils first of several free, fast EV charging units planned across New Zealand

JOLT, a free, fast electric vehicle charging network company, originally founded in Sydney, Australia, has today unveiled the first of over 30 EV fast-charging stations that the company is putting up outside the Mitre 10 stores in New Zealand. The first unit has come up on Richmond Road, Auckland. The Ponsonby installation represents the first step in both organisations’ national EV charging networks which will roll out over the next three years. 

Using the JOLT network EV drivers can receive 7kWh of fast free charging every 24 hours, providing 40-50km of range and saving drivers over $1,100 per year. 

JOLT has plans for hundreds of chargers to be rolled out in urban and destination areas across New Zealand. 

JOLT CEO, Doug McNamee says: “We are excited to bring JOLT to New Zealand. The largest barriers to EV ownership are cost, range anxiety and access to charging infrastructure – our network is designed to alleviate all three.  We want to continue collaborating with brands like Mitre 10 and with like-minded partners to create a large and leading EV charging network that provides the best charging experience at an affordable price for all EV drivers in New Zealand.”

Mitre 10 Chief Legal & Property Officer, Grant Fraser, says the decision to install charging stations at all Mitre 10 stores was driven by a desire to support regional customers as well as city dwellers.

“We’re invested in our communities right across the country. Bringing EV charging stations to all Mitre 10 stores is another way we’re working to help our customers live more sustainably, especially given driving distances to stores in regional New Zealand are often greater than in metro areas. 

“Supporting customers looking to lower their carbon emissions is just one part of our sustainability commitment. We’re also working with each of our independently owned small-medium member businesses to help them measure and manage their carbon emissions. It’s a complex exercise, but necessary to enable us to focus on where reductions can be made across the co-operative.” 

“We’re pleased to be the first retail partner for JOLT’s entry into the New Zealand market, and we’re grateful for the investment JOLT is making in helping us support our customers,” says Grant.

JOLT New Zealand Country Manager, Chris Monaghan says: “The first JOLT charger installation in collaboration with Mitre 10 marks a pivotal milestone as we’re contributing to the country’s focus on reducing carbon emissions and supporting EV drivers with our free, fast charging network to help resolve the barriers to EV adoption. We will be continuing the rollout of the EV charging network consistently from now on and you’ll start seeing more JOLT chargers across urban New Zealand. We’re pleased to be making charging more accessible to all EV drivers in New Zealand.” 

JOLT encourages advertising brands to run their campaigns on the DOOH screens available on the EV units. The company website states: “By advertising on the JOLT’s network, you are contributing to making a positive impact on the environment.”