Infrastructure planning for Electric Vehicles (EVs): How Queensland is charging ahead. Tim Harrison

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1 Infrastructure planning for Electric Vehicles (EVs): How Queensland is charging ahead Tim Harrison

2 Tumbling battery prices to reshape auto industry Source: Bloomberg New Energy Finance Note: Estimated pre-tax retail prices for U.S. medium vehicle segment

3 Donald Rumsfeld / Johari window approach to strategic planning Known knowns Batteries are reducing in price by 20% per year Manufacturing scale equals price reductions think China! Government health/environmental regulations Known unknown Battery research investment = potential technology breakthrough AV and/or on-demand services improved capital pay back Unknown unknowns Who had heard of Tesla/Elon Musk 10 years ago?

4 Background on Queensland s EV initiatives The Future is Electric strategy outlines a number of initiatives to support uptake of EVs. Transport and Main Roads the lead agency, supported by Energy Queensland and EDQ Queensland is planning & building an EV superhighway to enable long distance travel Destination charging strategy EV infrastructure planning guidelines also being developed.

5 The Future is Electric strategy Focus is on: community engagement through establishing an QEV Council infrastructure availability through building and planning charging upfront purchase cost through fleet group buy schemes, and starting a national conversation.

6 EV benefits for Queensland reducing greenhouse gas emissions reduced transport costs reduced oil dependency improved electricity grid utilisation improved urban amenity and public health protecting and boosting regional tourism.

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8 Key planning principles QLD s EV Super Highway 1. Plan for a long-distance, long-term EV charging network (build the dream drive EV uptake). 2. Establish clear planning principles based on understanding EVs 3. Utilise existing assets (electricity infrastructure, road network and carparks) - starting point is network capacity (critical!!) 4. Partner with willing public and private hosts no parking costs. 5. Develop a supporting policy and planning context. 6. Integrate EV charging into planning for future road and energy networks.

9 Installations underway Rockhampton Coolangatta Charlton

10 Chargers 50kW DC Chargers: CCS Combo 2 and Chademo cables AC Chargers: Twin 22kW sockets Type 2 socket (Mennekes) Bring your own cable T2>T1 cable possible

11 Importance of planning a long-distance network vs

12 Understanding EV charging infrastructure Only 3-5% of all EV charging Slow Level 1. Existing standard power points with option of dedicated Level 2 chargers

13 Using existing assets - State Infrastructure Plan The Queensland Electric Super Highway project follows the principles of the SIP: Utilise existing asset bases (electricity infrastructure, parking). Look at opportunities to partner with the private sector. Develop innovative solutions to future infrastructure needs Low cost and effective EV superhighway.

14 Getting partners/local government on-side what is this?

15 Site selection criteria Distance Network Amenity Safety Prominence Regulation Physical Future use

16 Case Study Childers transformer options Example on the fringe of a town on the Bruce Hwy

17 Case Study Childers

18 Signage Led by DTMR Wayfinding signage (white on blue) Local parking restrictions

19 Network planning Electric Vehicle Mapping Tool, Ergon Energy, March 2017

20 Local government planning perspective Cairns RC Internal Engagement: Infrastructure services- traffic, wayfinding signage, transport strategy, TMP Parks location of switchboards Property Ownership, Trustee permits, road reserve Planning & Building approvals? land use? Legal & finance team contracts, legal, procurement Regulated parking enforcement, revenue, installation, signage Economic Development engagement with industry, fleet, tourism, businesses TTNQ Drive tourism plan Sustainability local groups interested in renewables, opportunities for solar, promotion. Marketing launch and public awareness Management and Council Reps

21 Local government planning perspective Cairns RC External Engagement: TTNQ- Drive tourism market Ergon Energy Queensland Economic Development Queensland Businesses EV Suppliers Hotels More industry engagement to come

22 Queensland Electric Super Highway (QESH) implementation Phase 1: 18 fast-charging stations by end of 2017 Future phases: further fast-charging stations in 2018/9 Delivered by Energy Qld (merger of Energex and Ergon) Total budget of $3m, which includes network upgrades at some sites Energy Qld will own, operate and maintain network of chargers Hosts provide the site free of charge, enter into a hosting agreement with Energy Qld

23 Investment in EV charging infrastructure Number of benefits for Qld to aid transition to electric transport Loss leader / Marketing / public infrastructure Ultimately a gain for utility for a transition from imported fuel to domestic electricity Protect and boost regional tourism: Domestic road-based tourism could be impacted by $234m over 10 years if EV infrastructure isn t provided

24 Other charging networks WA, SA, NSW and Victoria all engaging in charging infrastructure planning Inter-operability between charging networks a high priority National consistency: Cross border EV highway site planning Connectors: DC Type 2 chargers/chademo Destination charging networks National EV Council

25 Destination charging stations EDQ is funding a regional network of slower destination chargers. Locations where EVs parked for several hours (e.g. tourism locations, town centres, beaches).

26 Destination charging stations To complete the EV charging eco-system, EDQ is funding a regional network of slower destination chargers. Will complement the EV superhighway Seek to leverage local government and private investment into EV infrastructure. Will assist fleet transition, promote EV tourism, increase awareness EVs.

27 Planning Guidelines for EV charging stations

28 Future network planning 350 kw ultra-fast charging Electric Vehicle Mapping Tool, Ergon Energy, March 2017

29 Future planning for electrification of urban freight

30 Questions? Contact details: Tim Harrison