In Pictures: EVX to build Australian-made pole-mounted DC fast charger for local streets

EVX's Polecharger Rapid aims to bring 40-50 kW DC fast charging to Australian streets via existing power poles.

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The pole-mounted format is intended to suit urban, regional, and rural locations without requiring dedicated charging bays.

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The Polecharger Rapid will deliver DC fast charging at 40-50 kW from a pole-mounted unit.

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Australian charging manufacturer EVX plans to begin initial deployments of the Polecharger Rapid in early 2027.

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EVX says the Polecharger Rapid is designed specifically for Australian streets and electricity networks.

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Pole-mounted chargers could expand public fast-charging access in built-up areas where space is limited.

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The Polecharger Rapid is pitched at local streets across urban, regional, and rural Australia.

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The charger's 40-50 kW output is suited to short top-ups rather than long highway stops.

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EVX targets early 2027 for the first Polecharger Rapid installations on Australian streets.

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