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New charger app

Posted on 19 December, 2016

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now find public charging stations on Vector's updated EV charging app. Vector chief executive Simon Mackenzie says there are currently 126 charging locations on the app - across the country from Kawakawa to Invercargill. “Our Auckland-based app has really taken off since its launch in September. As more EV chargers pop up around the country there’s a real appetite to get all their details in one accessible place. So we’ve invited other EV charging operators on-board to make it happen,” says Mackenzie. “New Zealand’s network of EV chargers is growing but is still sparse in many parts, especially when compared with petrol stations. This will give drivers peace of mind on long journeys, allowing them to plan essential charging stops. The app currently shows the live status of Vector’s rapid chargers and the company is working with others to include the live status of their rapid chargers, including those on the ChargeNet NZ network. ChargeNet NZ currently have thirty 50 kW rapid chargers nationwide. “We have always adopted a collaborative approach, ever since our installation of the first fast charger in New Zealand 18 months ago” says Steve West CEO of ChargeNet NZ “We are pleased to support Vector in this initiative and look forward to working with them more closely in 2017”. The updated App can be downloaded from Apple Store and Google Play.