Monash University opens 45 EV chargers to the public across four campuses

As part of what it calls a “passion for sustainability”, Victoria’s Monash University is boosting the number of ‘ultra fast’ electric car chargers in the state’s urban areas.

The new sites provide a total of 20 x 150kW charging bays – six each at two Clayton campuses and in Caulfield, plus two in Frankston.

In addition to the 150kW units, one Clayton campus (Ancora Imparo Way) also has six 7kW bays, while the other (Research Way) will add four 22kW bays and 11 x 7kW bays. Caulfield has six 7kW bays.

The stations at all four sites [↗] are open to Monash University staff, students, and the general public.

Installed by Engie and run on the Chargefox network, the new stations come partly through a grant from the Victorian Government's Zero Emissions Vehicles Commercial Sector Innovation Fund (CSIF).

“Electric vehicle sales in Australia are increasing rapidly (8.3% in 2023 compared to 2% in 2022), and the demand for public charging infrastructure is also increasing,” said Associate Professor Roger Dargaville, Director (Interim) of the Monash Energy Institute.

“By charging their EVs at Monash’s newly installed charging stations, staff, students and the general public can take advantage of the plentiful solar power on the grid, making it a green and cost-effective option.”

Monash University charger fees

The university has not said if it draws revenue from these locations, although the prices below are in-line with Chargefox’s pricing at many of its locations across Australia.