	{"id":106904,"date":"2024-10-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=106904"},"modified":"2024-10-10T00:10:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T13:10:39","slug":"charger-stations-receive-a-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/news\/charger-stations-receive-a-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"Charger stations receive a boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UPGRADES have been delivered to RACV&#8217;s electric vehicle charging stations in Ballarat, with works to follow at other sites throughout Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>The Ballarat site, at 61 Curtis Street in the central business district near Big W, is now comprised of two new 50-kilowatt and two new 350-kilowatt charging stations.<\/p>\n<p>The local outlet is the first in the state to feature the upgrades, with the additions set to be on the way for seven other Victorian locations.<\/p>\n<p>RACV general manager energy services Greg Edye said the upgrades are about providing a better charging experience for electric vehicle drivers across Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The upgrades will not only provide a faster, more reliable charging experience, but also enhance the security of the site,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrades are scheduled to take place for RACV&#8217;s charging stations at Horsham, Euroa, Airport West, Barnawartha North, and Moe, as well as at the organisation&#8217;s Victorian resorts and club venues.<\/p>\n<p>The improvements are part of a broader initiative from RACV to boost the capabilities of their statewide charging network by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the company acknowledged the inconvenience made to electric vehicle drivers in the region during the upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;RACV acknowledges the inconvenience caused by the recent unavailability of the Ballarat chargers and thanks drivers for their patience,&#8221; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The chargers had been offline due to various technical issues, including vandalism, which has prompted the installation of additional security measures, such as CCTV.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>More information on RACV&#8217;s electric vehicle charging network can be found via the company&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPGRADES have been delivered to RACV&#8217;s electric vehicle charging stations in Ballarat, with works to follow at other sites throughout Victoria. 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