EV charging station for Blue Mountains resort

Energy management company Schneider Electric has supplied two 7 kWh EVlink Wallbox charging solutions for the luxury One&Only resort at Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains, for use with the resort’s on-site BMW electric vehicles. The product is a complete electric vehicle charging solution that delivers flexibility, safety and compatibility.

Installed and serviced by Schneider Electric’s accredited partner, DESA, the charging stations were installed in two locations allowing guests to drive the BMW SUV X5 and i8 cars around the 2800 ha resort grounds emission-free. Powered by a dedicated branch circuit in the electrical switchboard, they can operate without disrupting the rest of the electrical system.

The stations are designed to deliver a high charging current for long periods of use on a daily basis and comply with full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle charging standards. They offer a charging time of up to 3 h, which is almost three times faster than a domestic socket outlet.

With no petrol stations located nearby, not only are the electric vehicles and charging stations a convenient option, they also pertain to the resort’s ongoing commitment to a cleaner environment. Recertified as a carboNZero carbon-neutral resort for the past seven years, the resort was originally built according to ecologically sustainable design principles, including rainwater collection, domestic water recycling, heat exchange technology and solar panel usage.

“It is a privilege to partner with the world’s first carbon-neutral certified resort, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, and further accelerate its sustainability efforts with the provision of Schneider Electric’s electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions,” said Ben Green, director of Smart Space for Schneider Electric.

“With the chance to take a ride in an EV during their stay and appreciate how smooth and simple it can be, we believe this will not only enhance how guests experience this beautiful Blue Mountains reserve, but also showcase the true potential of EVs here in Australia.”