Australia experienced a substantial expansion of its public DC fast charger network for electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2023, with Tesla’s Supercharger V3 Network leading the charge and contributing to over half of the country’s electric vehicle charging capacity growth, according to the Australian Electric Vehicle Public Fast Charger Report by Next System.
The report, which analyzed data from Carloop, encompassed various metrics such as the number of EV charging sites, charging stalls, and overall installed capacity across the nation.
During Q4 2023, Australia witnessed a remarkable addition of 50,500 kW in installed charger capacity, a significant leap from the 13,600 kW added in the same period in 2022.
Tesla’s Supercharger V3 played a pivotal role in this growth, contributing 30,500 kW, equivalent to 60% of all new capacity added during the fourth quarter. The expansion involved the establishment of 126 new Supercharger V3 sites, each capable of delivering up to 250 kW of power per vehicle.
Introduced by Tesla in 2019, the V3 Superchargers were designed to reduce charging time by 50%, boasting peak rates of up to 250 kW per car. For instance, a Model 3 Long Range operating at peak efficiency could recover up to 75 miles of charge in just five minutes.
Despite holding a seemingly modest 10% market share based on the raw number of EV charging sites in Australia, Tesla demonstrated strong performance in terms of total charging units and overall installed capacity, as per The Driven’s report.
The report from Next System highlighted Tesla’s exceptional average of 5.9 chargers per site in Australia, surpassing the average of other networks by more than three times. Additionally, Tesla’s chargers boasted higher power ratings, indicating a strategic focus on establishing EV charging locations capable of accommodating more vehicles and delivering reliable rapid charging services.
The surge in Tesla’s contribution to Australia’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure underscores the company’s commitment to advancing the accessibility and efficiency of charging solutions for the growing EV market in the country.
