Tritium and Jump Charging Partner for EV Charger Deployment in New Zealand
Tritium DCFC Limited (Tritium), a global developer and manufacturer of direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), announced a strategic partnership with Jump Charging, a green energy charging and fuel infrastructure business, to expand access to fast charging infrastructure in New Zealand.
The rate of EV adoption continues to grow in New Zealand and charging infrastructure will need to grow to meet the increasing demand. Nearly 20% of the 100,000 light vehicles sold in 2022 in New Zealand were battery electric, and the country is on its way to achieving its 2050 net-zero emissions reduction goals.
However, as of December 2022, there were only approximately 350 public charging stations in the country, or just one charging station for every 200 EVs registered in New Zealand.
To address this gap, the New Zealand government has plans to expand on its initial vision for nationwide coverage of DC fast chargers every 75 kilometres along state highways. As part of this investment, the government is prioritising high-powered public charging hubs to match the rapidly growing number and increased requirements of electric vehicles and their drivers.
Jump Charging, a new Tritium distributor and service partner for New Zealand, is committed to further expanding access to publicly available charging in the country to accelerate decarbonisation of the transport sector.
The company is developing their network with Tritium fast chargers at its core, and is planning to implement an initial 20 fast charging hubs at key locations followed by the rapid deployment of further sites nationwide.
Tritium CEO Jane Hunter emphasised that EV charging installation, maintenance, and education are crucial steps to helping New Zealand reach its 2050 net-zero emissions reduction goals, which were announced last year in the country’s first Emissions Reduction Plan.
“Innovation is critical to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future. The skid-mounted solution for rapid installation of fast charging stations developed by Jump Charging is a prime example of the innovative technology solutions needed to creatively address the demand for EV charging infrastructure in New Zealand,” Hunter said.
“By providing cutting-edge charging technology as well as maintenance, training, and support for our partners, we are committed to building a comprehensive and reliable EV charging ecosystem that will help New Zealand reach its net-zero emissions reduction goals.”
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