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Tesla Plans Australia’s Largest Public EV Charging Hub in Albury - Albury, NSW
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Tesla has proposed a $3.5 million charging facility in Thurgoona, near the Hume Highway, with space to charge 37 electric vehicles simultaneously. The project still requires council approval.
Tesla has released plans for a major electric vehicle charging facility in Albury, on the New South Wales–Victoria border, in a project that could significantly expand public charging capacity for motorists travelling between Sydney and Melbourne.
The company has lodged a development application with Albury City Council seeking permission to build a $3.5 million charging hub on a vacant 1,300-square-metre block in Thurgoona. The proposed site is about 2.5 kilometres from the Hume Highway, a major route connecting Australia's two largest cities. According to the development documents, the facility would provide charging bays for 37 electric vehicles at the same time. If approved, it would become Australia's largest public electric vehicle charging hub by the number of vehicles it can accommodate simultaneously.
Plans for the site show Tesla's V4 charging equipment, with canopy structures incorporating solar panels. The proposed photovoltaic panels could generate up to 100 kilowatts of electricity, according to the submitted documents. The final design and operation would depend on the approval process and any conditions imposed by the council.
The application states that the facility would mainly serve drivers undertaking longer journeys along the Hume Highway. Long-distance electric vehicle travel depends on reliable charging stops, particularly in regional centres where motorists may need to recharge before continuing their journey.
The proposed location is next to a gym and opposite a supermarket hub, potentially giving drivers access to other services while their vehicles charge. The site would add capacity to the existing Tesla charging facility in central Albury, which has 16 charging spaces and opened three years ago. The project comes as Australia's electric vehicle market continues to expand. More drivers are choosing battery-powered vehicles, prompting charging providers, councils and governments to consider how public infrastructure should grow to meet demand.
Industry representatives have said that charging networks need to keep pace with rising electric vehicle sales. RACV motoring editor Terry Martin said the expansion of public charging sites was important as more electric vehicles travelled on Australian roads, especially during busy holiday periods. However, charging demand can vary substantially by location and time. Regional stations may operate without congestion for much of the year but become busy during school holidays and other peak travel periods. Researchers have also warned that continued growth in electric vehicle ownership could place additional pressure on infrastructure.
Albury City Council's public notification period for the proposal runs until 21 October 2026, with a council assessment report expected by the end of November. Councillors will consider the application before a final decision is made.
The project remains a proposal rather than an approved or operating facility. If permission is granted and construction proceeds, the charging hub could strengthen the electric vehicle travel network along one of Australia's busiest interstate road corridors.
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Tesla has released plans for a major electric vehicle charging facility in Albury, on the New South Wales–Victoria border, in a project that could significantly expand public charging capacity for motorists travelling between Sydney and Melbourne.
The company has lodged a development application with Albury City Council seeking permission to build a $3.5 million charging hub on a vacant 1,300-square-metre block in Thurgoona. The proposed site is about 2.5 kilometres from the Hume Highway, a major route connecting Australia's two largest cities. According to the development documents, the facility would provide charging bays for 37 electric vehicles at the same time. If approved, it would become Australia's largest public electric vehicle charging hub by the number of vehicles it can accommodate simultaneously.
Plans for the site show Tesla's V4 charging equipment, with canopy structures incorporating solar panels. The proposed photovoltaic panels could generate up to 100 kilowatts of electricity, according to the submitted documents. The final design and operation would depend on the approval process and any conditions imposed by the council.
The application states that the facility would mainly serve drivers undertaking longer journeys along the Hume Highway. Long-distance electric vehicle travel depends on reliable charging stops, particularly in regional centres where motorists may need to recharge before continuing their journey.
The proposed location is next to a gym and opposite a supermarket hub, potentially giving drivers access to other services while their vehicles charge. The site would add capacity to the existing Tesla charging facility in central Albury, which has 16 charging spaces and opened three years ago. The project comes as Australia's electric vehicle market continues to expand. More drivers are choosing battery-powered vehicles, prompting charging providers, councils and governments to consider how public infrastructure should grow to meet demand.
Industry representatives have said that charging networks need to keep pace with rising electric vehicle sales. RACV motoring editor Terry Martin said the expansion of public charging sites was important as more electric vehicles travelled on Australian roads, especially during busy holiday periods. However, charging demand can vary substantially by location and time. Regional stations may operate without congestion for much of the year but become busy during school holidays and other peak travel periods. Researchers have also warned that continued growth in electric vehicle ownership could place additional pressure on infrastructure.
Albury City Council's public notification period for the proposal runs until 21 October 2026, with a council assessment report expected by the end of November. Councillors will consider the application before a final decision is made.
The project remains a proposal rather than an approved or operating facility. If permission is granted and construction proceeds, the charging hub could strengthen the electric vehicle travel network along one of Australia's busiest interstate road corridors.
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