The network will be suitable for a range of electric vehicles and free for NRMA members.

More than 95 per cent of NRMA member road trips will be covered on the network. The $10 million investment will double the size of the current network enabling stress-free trips to the coast, mountains and the daily commute. 

The announcement follows the NRMA’s release of a new report, The Future is Electric, which highlights the move towards electric vehicles globally. The report found that while electric vehicles have been more expensive than conventional vehicles, this is quickly changing, particularly with the mass production of more efficient batteries.

The network will deliver significant benefits for members and the community including removing the barrier of fuel costs, investing in renewable energy and supporting tourism by unlocking regional locations that are currently inaccessible to electric vehicles. 

A fast charging station is already in operation at the NRMA’s new headquarters at Sydney Olympic Park. The NRMA is taking a phased approach to the rollout of the network, with initial charger sites to include Sydney, the Blue Mountains and coastal regions.