List of regional towns to join Electric Vehicle Super Highway

The state’s Electric Vehicle Super Highway will soon have 18 new electric vehicle charging sites, many which fall within our region, and neighbouring regions.

The state’s Electric Vehicle Super Highway will soon have 18 new electric vehicle charging sites, many which fall within our region, and neighbouring regions.

The Palaszczuk Government is delivering these new charging sites, in addition to the 31 already installed between Cairns and Brisbane.

The state’s peak motoring body has welcomed the expansion and RACQ head of public policy Susan Furze said they were proud to support EV owners.

“We know some inland communities had felt left behind and were missing out on capitalising on Australia’s EV uptake and eco-drive tourism to support their local economies due to a lack of charging sites,” she said.

An electric car charging station.

“We’ve seen EV sales in Queensland increase significantly and these new sites will mean electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle drivers can travel to places like Mount Isa, Winton, Roma and Stanthorpe without the fear of running out of charge.”

The new charging stations will be located at Charters Towers, Hughenden, Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe, Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Emerald, Dingo, Charleville, Roma, Miles, Kingaroy and Esk.

Ms Furze said the initiative would be supported by the State Government’s development of the Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy, which RACQ hoped would lead the way for a more sustainable transport system.

“We think this strategy could create industry opportunities for new low emission fuels, provide motorists with better access to renewable-powered hybrids and electric vehicles, and allow us to further explore hydrogen and biofuel options,” she said.

“It was pleasing to see the State Government emphasise the transition to alternative energy plans in its Budget, including the additional $1.5 billion for renewable energy projects as part of the Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund.

“This is important for Queenslanders as we look towards cleaner, greener ways of powering vehicles and homes in the future and building community resilience.”