Transport and Main Roads (TMR) plans, manages and oversees the delivery of a safe, efficient and integrated transport system that supports sustainable economic, social and environmental outcomes in Queensland. The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited (RACQ) is a mutual organisation and Queensland’s largest Club, providing services including roadside assistance, insurance, banking and travel to its approximately 1.75 million members.

To support the uptake of EVs, TMR and RAQC came together to provide more options for Queenslanders with EVs throughout the state. Working alongside local Councils, suitable site requirements for EV charging units included convenient, safe locations close to major highways where there are existing amenities, such as cafes, restaurants and shops.

Our role was to design, build and operate 55 EV charging sites with two fast chargers at each location including choosing appropriate locations, liaising with local Councils and other stakeholders, and connecting the sites to the local electricity network.

Following the successful rollout of Stage 1, we also procured a driver care management system – an app to support drivers to charge their EVs at any of the 55 locations.

The charging stations use green energy either through direct green energy credits or offsets, making them a carbon-neutral and pollutant-free transport option.