Electric vehicle parking - University of Wollongong

EV Charging Stations

Publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available at UOW.

Almost 10 years ago UOW installed the first fast charger (50kW) in the Illawarra at the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) as part of an ARC research infrastructure grant. This research was to understand the impact of EVs and their chargers on the grids of the future.

The chargers at UOW not only provide great access for EV drivers to charge their vehicles, but through the Australian Power Quality Research Centre (APQRC) also enable new opportunities for students and researchers to continue to contribute to the future management of the energy grid by exploring charging behaviours and how EVs continue to shape the electricity grid. This knowledge can also be translated into the recently announced ARC Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids, and the Energy Futures Skills Centre launched in early 2023, both of which seek to build the skills and capabilities needed for Australia’s transition to a clean energy future, as EVs will form a large component of this process.

The Wollongong Campus EV charging station is powered by 100% renewable energy while the Innovation Campus charger is primarily powered by the 160 kw of solar located on the SBRC building. This aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3.5 promoting environmental sustainability.

Wollongong Campus

P8 Carpark EV Charging Station

The Wollongong Campus has three super-fast DC chargers including two 360 kW chargers and one 180 kW charger. The chargers are located within the P8 carpark, in close proximity to the campus heart, library, retail and food outlets. Two chargers are available for accessible parking.

The chargers are extremely fast. The 360kW chargers will be capable of charging a Tesla Model 3 to 80% capacity in approximately 15 minutes.

An additional 22kW charger has been installed adjacent to building 1. These chargers were commissioned in late December 2024 are now operational and are connected to the Chargefox network.

The chargers were jointly funded by UOW and the NSW Government under the Drive Electric NSW EV Fast Charging grants.

P4 Carpark EV Charging Station

There are two 22kW chargers currently being installed in the P4 carpark near the Early Start Discovery Space. These chargers have been jointly funded by UOW and the NSW Government under the Drive electric NSW EV destination charging grants - round 2.

Innovation Campus

Building 237 Sustainable Building Research Centre (SBRC) EV Charging Station

A 180 kW Ingeteam charger is located next to the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC), building 237. This charger is connected to the Chargefox network and is available for the public to use.

P1 Carpark (close to Science Space) EV Charging Station

There are two 22kW chargers currently being installed in the P1 carpark near the Science Space and are expected to be complete in early 2025. These chargers have been jointly funded by UOW and the NSW Government under the Drive electric NSW EV destination charging grants - round 2.

There is a dual charging station located at the SBRC building 237 at the Innovation Campus.

Three super-fast DC chargers are located in the P8 carpark at Wollongong campus and were commissioned in December 2024 and are now operational. These chargers consist of two ABB 360 kW chargers with dual CCS2 plugs and one ABB 180kW charger with dual plugs (one CCS2 and one CHAdeMO), and two 20kW AC charger ports providing a total of 940kW charging capacity.

Other publicly available chargers are currently under construction at both campuses and expected to be available for use from February 2025.

Maps

Anyone with an electric vehicle is welcome to use the charging stations at Wollongong and Innovation campus.

For visitors to the Wollongong campus, the fast charging location is in close proximity to the M1 Princes Motorway for a quick charge for commuters travelling past the campus. The charging station is also adjacent to the campus heart of UOW, which offers a range of facilities including several food and café outlets, the Village Grocer store, games arcade, post office, GP clinic and mental health practice, pharmacy, hairdresser, and library. Additionally, a complete gym, swimming pool and tennis courts are available as well as numerous locations for commuters to relax and recharge before continuing their journey. This may include any of the numerous lawns and water features within UOW grounds or the Wollongong Botanical Gardens located directly south of the University. These charging bays will be available 24/7 with campus security available onsite at any time and the charging bays are covered by existing public lighting and CCTV security cameras.

Parking is only permitted in the charging spaces while the vehicle is actively charging. Once charging is complete, the vehicle must be moved from the Electric Vehicle charging parking bays. Fines may be issued to those who park in the designated spaces when not charging their vehicle, or when not using an electric vehicle.

Users will first need to register their details in the Chargefox App to operate the EV charging stations.

Please follow the steps below:

Download the Chargefox App and set up your account
Park your vehicle in the charging bay. Please pay attention to the parking signs and charging time for your vehicle. Please note you can only park your car whilst it is being charged, and the vehicle will need to be moved when fully charged.
Charge your vehicle. Your charging status and history as well as the location of alternative public charging stations nearby can be accessed via the Chargefox App.

If you have any issues using the charger or using the Chargefox app, please contact Chargefox.