Different pricing options will be assessed during the trial to determine usage patterns.
In the initial stage of the trial, users will be charged a day rate of $22.50 which may be subject to change based on uptake. Users will also need to meet the Conditions of Use of station parking, including paying the $2 SmartParker fee and using a Transperth service.
The day rate aligns with the ‘Costing and Pricing Government Service’ guidelines, which allow for usage charges to be set on a cost recovery basis.
A 12-month trial of electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities is being put in place at selected stations to allow the Public Transport Authority to better understand the viability of installing other EV chargers at other stations in the future.
The trial aligns with the State Government’s EV Strategy to prepare for the transition to low and zero emission electric vehicles and encourage their uptake, in addition to gauging the utilisation rate and performance of charging facilities by public transport passengers.
The trial will assess many factors such as:
- The usage of each EV charger included in the trial.
- The pricing model to charge EVs at the stations.
- The future demand for charging facilities across the Transperth network.
- Data to support future EV implementation strategy.
It is expected that the trial will run for 12 months, with further rollout to be determined based on the success of the trial.
Yes, users will need to pay the $2 SmartParker fee.
No, users will need to use their own Type-2 charge cable. For best results a cable capable of supporting 32 Amp charge rates should be used.
If you experience an issue using the EV chargers, registering your RFID card or downloading the app, please contact Wevolt on (08) 6255 7900.
No. The only vehicles that are permitted to park in the EV charger bays will be EVs that are charging.
No, users must tag on and board a Transperth service from the station they parked at.
No. EV parking bays are reserved for electric vehicles being charged. Once you return to your vehicle, you must unplug your charging cable and move your vehicle out of the EV parking bay.
Passengers are still required to pay for parking using SmartParker. The charging fee only covers the cost of the electricity and operation of the charger, not use of the bay itself. The charging fee is collected by the chargepoint operator on behalf of the Public Transport Authority.
By parking in the bay and paying the charging and parking fees, your vehicle can stay in the EV charging bay connected to the charger until you return to your vehicle and unplug it and leave.
It is important that you do not end your charging session until you have returned to your vehicle. The charging cable will only be securely connected from your EV to the EV charger when a charging session is in progress.
Pending the outcomes of the trial, other stations may be fitted with EV charging. As more stations receive EV chargers, they will be added to this page. Signage will also be installed at stations directing passengers to EV charging bays.
The current rate for charging is a day rate of $22.50. This rate was selected based on a number of factors. As the trial progresses, the rate that customers will be charged will change to trial other possible billing regimes.
Some EVs have different types of charging inlets fitted in their vehicle. The PTA has elected to follow standard industry practice and provide the dominant charging outlet in the Australian market, using a Type-2 configuration.
Customers can then bring their suitable cable with a Type-2 socket on the charging station end, and the required outlet on the vehicle end. This will make the transaction more standardised for customers choosing to park their EVs at the station.
The chargers are AC single-phase chargers configured for a maximum charge rate of 32 Amps – Approximately 7kW.
Not all vehicles have the same onboard charging capabilities when charging from AC chargers, but typically most can charge from a single-phase at up to approximately 7kW. This, combined with the expected use-case of all-day parking led to the PTA’s decision to trial AC charging, which is typically slower than DC charging.
No, EV chargers cannot overcharge vehicles, as the vehicle contains onboard control systems to stop battery charging when the vehicle battery is full or reaches a vehicle-controlled charge limit.
Yes, you can stop your EV charging at any time. Please refer to signage next to the EV chargers for instructions.
Please note that fixed charges to connect will be levied each time a charging session is commenced and will not be refunded for early disconnection.
Users are encouraged to submit feedback on the chargers via My Say Transport.
The survey will be open for completion from Monday 9 December.