Jolt EV charging network

[moa999]

Thought it useful to have a thread on Jolt who has a network in development
www.jolt.com.au

Seems to have two models both supporting 22/25kW DC charging with 15min free, then charged

NSW - Ausgrid partnership. Adding DC chargers to the side of electrical substations
Ausgrid and JOLT plan to convert electrical kiosks into charging stations
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...arging-stations-for-cars-20201011-p563z0.html

SA - Standalone units that also support advertising
Ad revenue pays the way for new Jolt EV charging network - ARENAWIRE

Adelaide project has received a near $1m grant from Arena.

 

[Hairyman]

Thought it useful to have a thread on Jolt who has a network in development
www.jolt.com.au

Seems to have two models both supporting 22/25kW DC charging with 15min free, then charged

NSW - Ausgrid partnership. Adding DC chargers to the side of electrical substations
Ausgrid and JOLT plan to convert electrical kiosks into charging stations
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...arging-stations-for-cars-20201011-p563z0.html

SA - Standalone units that also support advertising
Ad revenue pays the way for new Jolt EV charging network - ARENAWIRE

Adelaide project has received a near $1m grant from Arena.

Do you reckon that the first 15 “free” minutes will be from a monthly subscription?

 

[moa999]

Who knows.
15mim is max 6kWh so probably under $2 (assuming 20-30c/kWh).
At some low value not worth charging people.

Chargefox also seems to have a minimum charge (possibly $1 based on my history)

 

[scully]

Have been noticing the substations since hearing about this.Have spotted some that would work well. Also spotted the worst

at Wondabyne Station

 

[moa999]

It certainly is a solution in modern suburbs that have these kerbside cabinets, but most people living in those areas will typically have a garage.

Solution is still needed for older suburbs (particularly places often without garages like terraces) where the substation is often a house styled building.

More likely to be power pole charging, or some form of popup charging.

 

[PC__LoadLetter]

When I’m at my mother’s, in a flat with no off-street parking at all, I run an extension lead out the side balcony, across the front yard, across two footpaths, out to the kerb, and into my UMC. I have half a dozen rubber mats and three witches hats. There are 4-5 on-street spaces (depending on how well the neighbours park) that I can reach with a single cable. Usually two of those are vacant.

There’s one of those green boxes at the end of the street. I’d be keen to see that converted, but I won’t hold my breath.

 

[Chuq]

Forgot to share here - I did some googling and found some of the proposed Sydney locations - might be of interest if anyone lives nearby and has a keen eye!

 

[Hairyman]

Nice to see.

 

[Fazza]

Forgot to share here - I did some googling and found some of the proposed Sydney locations - might be of interest if anyone lives nearby and has a keen eye!

If can share url for the list. Thanks

 

[moa999]

An interesting list.
On a quick look none seem to be like the picture with a green box close to the roadside.

Waitara - out the front of BMW dealership but footpath between green box and roadside.
Beecroft - a good one. Green box in a council carpark.
West Pennant Hills - Street side cabinet
Park Mona Vale - a good one - another carpark
5 Bungan Mona Vale - Bad. Cabinet is next to bus stop and roundabout
North Manly - OK. In a cul-de-sac near parking
Dee Why - Good - Street side cabinet on existing shopping strip
Forestville. - Good - Street side next to parking spot
Freshawater - seems to be a standalone structure. Possible for a charging location on Oliver St?

 

[Candleflame]

Who knows.
15mim is max 6kWh so probably under $2 (assuming 20-30c/kWh).
At some low value not worth charging people.

Chargefox also seems to have a minimum charge (possibly $1 based on my history)

yap, if you stay under 1 dollar you charge for free with chargefox. i presume this is due to credit card fees...

 

[Vostok]

Have been noticing the substations since hearing about this.Have spotted some that would work well. Also spotted the worst at Wondabyne Station

Ha ha. The only train station in the NSW network that is not accessible by road. I’ve often wondered how many people use it. I’d be stunned if it’s more than a couple of people per day.

Only once in my life have I seen anyone waiting there - looked like 2 bushwalkers.

 

[scully]

Ha ha. The only train station in the NSW network that is not accessible by road. I’ve often wondered how many people use it. I’d be stunned if it’s more than a couple of people per day.

Only once in my life have I seen anyone waiting there - looked like 2 bushwalkers.

One I think might be good is 63 Roseberry ST Balmain

 

[moa999]

Jolt App is now live on Android and Apple stores (it's seemingly the same backend provider as Evie).

Went ahead and registered but no locations shown. The Homebush location in the appstore screenshots is an Ausgrid site

 

[Hairyman]

Ta. Has anyone seen any charger installation work anywhere?

 

[Hairyman]

Their website looks like they’re starting in Adelaide. Not much else on their public facing stuff.

 

[moa999]

Missed that page. So 5 or so Adelaide Q1 sites with 30-odd identified.

Drove past the Homebush site in the app store screenshots. As expected just an Ausgrid plant. No obvious spots for a charger (no green boxes)

 

[moa999]

Looks like Jolt went active in Adelaide with 5 sites. All appear to be 25kW CCS2/Chademo.

3 of the above are a shown on Plugshare.
Cables look fine for Tesla's, but Leaf and Kona's struggling with the cable length.

 

[moa999]

Jolt now up to 8 sites in Adelaide.

Also showing 1 site in Sydney (at the Ausgrid depot 25-27 Pomeroy St Homebush) but the comments seem test only.

If anyone lives near that part of Sydney and can do a drive by... From Google Maps I can't even see a streetside green box, so I suspect its a test entry, or a non-public test site inside the depot grounds.

 

[moa999]

Homebush site has now been removed from the app after contacting Jolt.
Sydney sites coming later this year.