Australian Start-up Chargefox has secured AUS$15 million to build an ultra-rapid network of charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) in the south-eastern state of Victoria. The company says the chargers will allow drivers to travel between major cities.
The EV chargers are expected to supply 400km of range in 15 minutes with a power output of up to 350kW.
The fund was provided by grants from the Victorian government and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. It also includes an investment from
Australian-based technology company Tritium’s Veefil-RT is a 50kW rapid charger for electric cars and the company claims it is 25 times faster than home charging, meaning a driver can add 50km range to an EV battery in 10 minutes or recharge 80% in around 30 minutes.
