Jolt Charging Plinth
Working with JOLT in 2020 to design and develop an Electric Vehicle (EV) roadside charging station, the consumer-facing touchpoint connected via an app, as part of a sophisticated sustainable EV charging network being introduced across Australia.
This was the first of two projects for JOLT, the charging stations offer free EV fast charging via both main charge types; CCS2 and CHAdeMO, with power supplied from 100% renewable energy sources.
The plinth charging station began with concepts exploring a range of clean and timeless forms, looking at opportunities around environmental and human considerations, configurations, internal charging equipment integration and cable management.
The visually non-distracting form of the plinth station allows the two large LED displays on each side to become the main visual focus of the design.
The vented frame and panel system allow airflow through the unit to prevent the componentry inside from overheating, whilst providing protection from weather and ingress of water.
Australia has seen a boom in EV sales over the last few years, while fossil-fuelled vehicles have experienced an annual decrease in sales. The increasing demand for renewable and zero emission travel is being encouraged by more affordable EVs coming onto the market, and a growing national EV infrastructure.
JOLT began with a trial run in South Australia commencing 2021, and plans to roll out 5,000 charging stations across the country, with the first stations set to be installed in the Hornsby and Northern Beaches Council areas in Sydney.
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