Queensland Electric Highway

[wilsilly]

Maryborough (Queensland) is Cnr Lennox and Alice Sts .... all systems go. See photo below.

Have also been told Marlborough (north of Rockhampton) is being installed at the Puma Service Station. Will post photo if I get one.

 

[eclectricdave]

None of these new ones have been posted on Plugshare.

 

[lonewolf313]

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Photos of Miriam Vale, (on Bruce Highway, Central Queensland) look pretty close to commissioning.

Shouldn't this sign say "EXEMPTED WHILE CHARGING"

 

[wilsilly]

Have noticed Marlborough South (between Rockhampton and Mackay) is now on PlugShare. I'm told it is at the Puma Service Staton.

 

[alexeiw123]

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Photos of Miriam Vale, (on Bruce Highway, Central Queensland) look pretty close to commissioning.

I love that no parking sign. Much more likely to be obeyed than an EV charging sign. The no parking logo is much more recognised by iceholes.

 

[Mark E]

I love that no parking sign. Much more likely to be obeyed than an EV charging sign. The no parking logo is much more recognised by iceholes.

Agreed

 

[garyjac]

True, but in Tesla'a case, it is not a government authority and cannot make regulation nor set/enforce a penalty for breach.

 

[raynewman]

True, but in Tesla'a case, it is not a government authority and cannot make regulation nor set/enforce a penalty for breach.

With appropriate signage, can get it towed tho. Unfortunately involves selling a sout to the towing company.

 

[eclectricdave]

Childers & Miriam Vale on Plugshare. We can drive to Cairns at 50kW min charge! No more J1772 ,dont own one anyway. Biggest gap is about 200ks

 

[wilsilly]

Childers & Miriam Vale on Plugshare. We can drive to Cairns at 50kW min charge! No more J1772 ,dont own one anyway. Biggest gap is about 200ks

This is such good news for those of us who live in the north. Congrats to Qld State government.
Now let's hope they carry on this initiative and take it to other major highway routes e.g. Toowoomba to Mt Isa then back Mt Isa to Townsville to give an electric loop through Queensland. That would really open things up for Tesla world.
If each state government or our local governments put in more fast chargers each year, EV drivers would love you.

 

[Vegas]

Great news! As a Nth Qld'r I've been eagerly awaiting this. I tested my CHAdeMO this am at Hamilton ( Eat Street) - 50kW no problems; I think they'll be seeing a few more Tesla's up there from now on.

 

[evp]

I'm thinking about proceeding onwards to Australia for a look-see after the solar eclipse in Tahiti. I wonder if there are any opportunities to rent a Tesla and tour the coast? looks like there are plenty of chargers between Adelaide and Brisbane now.

 

[LGGD]

I'm thinking about proceeding onwards to Australia for a look-see after the solar eclipse in Tahiti. I wonder if there are any opportunities to rent a Tesla and tour the coast? looks like there are plenty of chargers between Adelaide and Brisbane now.

With CHAdeMO adapter it’s Adelaide to Cairns. And currently all free.

 

[Chuq]

With CHAdeMO adapter it’s Adelaide to Cairns. And currently all free.

With Chademo + 3-phase adaptor its Perth to Cairns

 

[eclectricdave]

Cooroy RS is the latest on PS. This is nearly the same distance from Bne but much more convenient.

 

[eclectricdave]

Should have said
Cooroy RS is the latest on PS. This is nearly the same distance from Bne but much more convenient than Noosa Heads

 

[wilsilly]

Should have said
Cooroy RS is the latest on PS. This is nearly the same distance from Bne but much more convenient than Noosa Heads

@electricdave This is good news.. I will try it out on Thursday!

 

[Chuq]

Should have said
Cooroy RS is the latest on PS. This is nearly the same distance from Bne but much more convenient than Noosa Heads

I notice from Plugshare that it is Chademo and Type 2 only.. No CCS2 (or CCS1 even!) The charging unit (not a Veefil, looks like a Circontrol like in WA) doesn't even have empty slots for any more charging cables).

Any idea why this one is different?

 

[wilsilly]

I came through Maryborough on New Year's Eve and noted that the Qld Electric Highway fast charger was looking good but still not commissioned. Not sure about Cooroy but it wasn't operational at Christmas time to the best of my knowledge.

 

[eclectricdave]

The longest gap on the QEH is between Bowen & Tully 408ks but still doable using destn chargers at T'ville.. Id stop for a hour or two at the Frosty Mango.