New electric car charging maps in the works, including real-time charger availability

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The Government and private sector in Australia are developing new tools to enhance the country’s readiness for electric vehicles. The Federal Government is set to launch a national mapping tool to locate existing and planned fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Additionally, a consumer-facing tool is being developed by the private sector to show real-time charger availability. Various initiatives such as funding from ARENA and grants to companies like Europcar and Ampol are driving the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. Despite fluctuations in electric vehicle sales, Australia is on track to reach a milestone of 100,000 EV sales this year.

Brands mentioned: Europcar, Ampol