Plug and Save, a new innovative 100 percent Kiwi-owned electric vehicle charging network is set to shake up New Zealand’s EV charger network by simplifying how electric vehicle users can charge their cars on the road.
Launching with three rapid charger locations in the Auckland and Waikato regions, Plug and Save eliminates one of the key hassles associated with current charging networks. With Plug and Save, there is no need for an account, app or charging fob. Instead, EV users can simply pay to fast-charge their vehicle as they would for fuel or any other traditional purchase, using any payWave compatible EFTPOS, debit, or credit card.
Plug and Save can even accept ApplePay or GPay through a payment-enabled mobile phone. For those who want to use an app, Plug and Save chargers can be activated using the Nova Energy app.
Plug and Save uses cutting-edge DU-Power chargers, which are highly efficient and fast. They can charge two vehicles simultaneously at a combined rate of up to 160kW, so potentially charging a Tesla Model 3 standard range from 20-80 percent in under 20 minutes.
The Plug and Save team is taking expressions of interest now from those wanting to host a Plug and Save unit at their site.
“It is a great way to attract new customers from the growing pool of electric vehicle users,” Plug and Save managing director Deon Cooper says. “And with our clever technology, the permitting and installation process is simple and cost-effective.”
Current Plug and Save charger locations include: Auckland – North Shore, 281 Albany Highway, Rosedale. Hamilton, 860 Te Rapa Road, Pukete.
