BCHNO001

Bicheno Town Centre

EV Charging Station

Foster Street, Bicheno, Tasmania (near IGA)

Station ID: BCHNO001

PlugShare: https://www.plugshare.com/location/494062

Tasmania E. Coast

Bicheno

Unit safely used from footpath. Has onboard lighting for night use.
Park car either front or rear first to suit car charge port location.

Charge Types

DC

1 x CCS 2 Plug and Cable (50kw Max)

1 x CHAdeMO Plug and Cable (50kw Max)

AC

1 x Type 2 Socket (Bring your own cable)

Pricing & Payment

Visa and Mastercard.
$50 pre-authorisation which settles to lower amount used when your bank processes it.
Pricing subject to change.

DC

CCS/CHAdeMO: $3 per session plus $0.64 cents per kWh

AC

Type 2 Socket: $1 per session plus $0.64 cents per kWh

How to Charge

This Charger allows you to initiate a charge using the touch screen and your credit card without the need for an app. Alternatively you may use the Wevolt app (see next panel); or with and RFID card (see RFID panel).

  1. Select a DC cable and plug into vehicle (or use your own AC cable which you plug into the right-hand socket and your car)
  2. Tap the touch screen
  3. Select "Card Payment" then select "Start Charge"
  4. Tap your card (or payment enabled phone) on card reader
  5. Follow screen prompts to start charging session
  6. If problems occur with the on-board card authorisation, or if preferred, use the WEVOLT app as a backup option. (below)

A $50 hold will be placed on your card to pre-authorise payment. Actual amount settled will depend on kWh consumed per tariffs. (see Notes on Bank Transactions below)

Alternative charging method

If you have any difficulties initiating a charge with your credit card using the onboard terminal, or if you prefer, then the Wevolt app can be used as an alternative payment method.

The Wevolt app is available from the App Store and Google Play.

How to Stop Charge

You must stop the charge using the same method that you used to start the charge. Use the below method if you used the on-board credit card reader.
  1. Tap the touch screen
  2. Select "Card Payment" then select "Stop Charge"
  3. Tap your card (or payment enabled phone) on card reader
  4. Follow screen prompts to stop charging session

If you used the Wevolt app to start the charge, then go back to the Wevolt app to stop it again.

Note: If you find that the plug does not release from your car (this sometimes happens with some older CHAdeMO Nissan Leafs, then use your car remote control and press "UNLOCK" then "LOCK" then "UNLOCK" again. This should release your cable.

RFID Cards

This charger has onboard RFID reader which can make starting and stopping a charge session faster and easier.

If you already own an RFID card you use with other chargers then you could register this into Wevolt app for use with this charger.

To register your card:

  1. Open the Wevolt app.
  2. Select the menu icon at the top left of the app screen.
  3. Select "Wevolt Card".
  4. Select "Add and existing RFID card to Wevolt".
  5. Register your card serial number.

You should then be able to use your card to inititate and stop charging. Cards also available for purchase from Wevolt or others.

Check Availability

If you would like to check the availability of this or other Electrona EV charging sites, you can do so using either the Wevolt app or the Charge@Large app

Wevolt app Charge@Large app

https://chargeatlarge.app

Toilets

Public toilet amenities are nearby at two locations:

  1. Northern end of Burgess Street, Bicheno (300 metres/4 mins walk away)
  2. Northern end of Jetty Road (400 metres/5 mins walk away)

Some local food businesses also have toilets

Emergency

In emergencies call: 000

000
Police, Fire or Ambulance




To report crime call 1800 333 000

Crime Stoppers


Notes on Bank Transactions

When you use this charger, a pre-authorisation amount of $50 will appear on your bank account statement. A short time following your charge session, this will disappear from your statement and the correct billing amount will be processed as payment for your charge session.

The time to settle varies depending on the bank that the customer uses and even the day or time of the charge session.

For example, if you charge your vehicle on Friday evening, the bank might not process the transaction until Monday and then your account might not reconcile correctly until the day after that. It sometimes takes even longer especially for accounts overseas.

Electrona has no control over the speed of this banking settlement. Rest assured, that we have never had to intervene in this process and in all cases the amounts will resolve correctly soon after, or (at worst) in a few days from the time of the charge session.

Still Need Help?

This page should provide all the information you need, however if you get stuck or need further help or assistance you may contact Wevolt or Electrona:

Wevolt app problems or assistance

Contact Electrona for help with the charger or to report a fault

Parks/Beaches

The charger is near:

You could go for a walk whilst charging or find a spot to enjoy the views of the water.

Food/Drink, etc

The charger is centrally located in the town with the following shops nearby:

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