Ampol expands EV adoption support through BYD partnership
The retailer’s second association with vehicle manufacturers involves the brand’s deployment of charging solutions for new EV owners.
Ampol and BYD Automotive have a partnership to support the uptake of electric vehicles across Australia. Under the new agreement, both parts will build integrated offers for new EV owners to ensure the availability of seamless charging solutions both at-home and on the road.
Under this association, the retailer will deliver BYD customers AmpCharge home charging solutions, business charging solutions for fleet customers as well as subscription packages and charging offers, which include bundles for public and private charging.
“We know fast charging at our retail sites and elsewhere is going to play an important role to reduce range anxiety and provide Australians with the confidence they need to transition to EVs, and this partnership with BYD will further extend our opportunity to support the uptake of battery electric vehicles across Australia,” said Matthew Halliday, CEO and Managing Director of Ampol.
The Aussie retailer Ampol has an initial commitment to deliver AmpCharge EV fast charging infrastructure at almost 140 locations, with 360 charging bays to be delivered. This includes a commitment to 120 sites nationally by December 2023 as part of an agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), with ARENA providing partial funding backed by the Australian Government.
Ampol’s partnership with BYD Automotive is the second to be announced with vehicle manufacturers as it continues to roll out AmpCharge. In addition, the company has recently announced it will deliver 110 fast charging bays at 19 new AmpCharge sites throughout Greater Sydney and regional NSW, with the NSW Government co-funding over $9 million for this infrastructure.
