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Electric vehicles are gaining momentum as more car manufacturers are embracing this exciting new technology. There are many plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) available and an increasing number of pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are appearing on the market.<\/p>\r\n
Waipa Networks has partnered with ChargeNet who are installing public rapid charging stations throughout the country. Most of the time people with electric vehicles will just plug them in at home and charge up overnight. But if you’re out and about or are travelling across the country rapid chargers allow most electric vehicles to be charged to around 80% in only 20-30 minutes or less.<\/p>\r\n
We’ve also installed a guest charger at our Harrison Drive depot – so next time you visit us in your EV feel free to top up!<\/p>\r\n
The Energy Advanced rapid charge stations for electric vehicles are conveniently located in Cambridge and Te Awamutu.<\/p>\r\n
Both sites are centrally located so drivers can go for a walk or visit a caf\u00e9 while their vehicle charges.<\/p>\r\n
The Cambridge Station is at the top end of Victoria Square on Queen Street and the Te Awamutu Station is on Scout Lane as you come into town. See the google maps below for more location information.<\/p>\r\n
COMING SOON – ChargeNet, with support from Waipa Networks, successfully applied for funding under Round 9 of the Government’s Low Emissions Vehicles Contestable Fund<\/a> for a charger at the Tamahere Town Village.\u00a0 The charger will be installed by late 2022.<\/p>\r\n