Electric Vehicles

CN own and operate electric vehicle chargers across the city, and there are private chargers opening frequently.

See the map below for live tracking of charging bays, types and use.

The information on this map is from the PlugShare digital database. CN cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on this map. Each user of this map is responsible for determining its suitability for their own intended use or purpose

CN owned and operated chargers are shown below. To pay for the charger, you can download the Chargefox App or use a RFID card payment. 

There are also time limits to how long you can use the EV charger bays and you only need to pay for the charging of your vehicle within the specified time period. 

Head to our EV Charging Guide to see what the CN EV charging ports look like (Type 2 and CCS2).

Fines may be issues for up to $2200 to vehicles parking a non-EV in an EV parking space or not charging your EV whilst occupying an EV parking space.

Sign-posted parking restrictions will be enforced. Please ensure to check the signs in the area where you park to avoid any penalties.

EV chargers can charge a car at different rates, depending on the amount of power delivered to the vehicle, as well as the type of charger and vehicle. The type of charger depends on the location, for example a charger at a service station is faster than a home charger.

Different charger types will be suitable for a range of different scenarios and provide a variety of charging ports.

See CN's EV Charging Guide for more information

Accessibility

CN supports the availability of charges that can cater EV owners with accessibility needs. This includes consideration of charger placement, bay size, slopes, gradients and provision of ramps and safety mechanisms. The two charging bays at 25 Laman Street Cooks Hill are designed to be accessible, and we are investigating other locations for accessible charging. 

There are design guidelines for accessible EV charging stations published by the Australian Royal Automobile Association (RAA). CN will work towards these standards for selected future charging locations, and work to retrospectively update and improve accessibility for existing chargers. 

Mobility Parking Scheme

EV charging bays are for electric vehicles only, while actively charging. 

If the EV charging bay has a time-based parking restriction, a Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) permit holder can park for longer periods than specified on signage, in accordance with Transport for NSW rulings as outlined below: 

*An MPS permit does not allow a non-EV to park in an EV only parking area, or to park an EV while not actively charging. 

Note these rulings do not apply to privately owned and operated EV charging bays. 

CN owns and operates one 22kW electric motorcycle charger at 8-10 Perkins Street, Newcastle. Up to three motorbikes (electric or otherwise) can be accommodated but only one can charge at a time. Charging costs  $0.20 per kW and a Type 2 cable must be supplied.

Find out more on electric motorcycles from the Australian Electric Motorcycle Co.

For more information about electric vehicles and charging please see below:

Australian Electric Vehicle Association

Electric Vehicle Council of Australia

Transport for NSW

Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide