BKLND/7531

Buckland Kent St

EV Charging Station

23 Kent Street, Buckland, Tasmania

Station ID: 7531

PlugShare: https://www.plugshare.com/location/713393

Please note: New App Required!

This charger now requires the Exploren app to operate. See "Install App" section below. The previous Wevolt app can no longer be used at this location. Any assistance questions, please phone Exploren on:
1300 755 087

Tasmania S. East

Buckland

Tethered with cable.
Ample room to park – even with a trailer.

Charge Types

AC

1 x Type 2 Plug tethered with Cable (22kW max)

AC charging rate is always dependent on the car.

Please consult your own car manual to determine the maximum rate of AC charge for your car which for many cars will be lower than the rating of this charger.

Pricing & Payment

You will need to register your payment details in the
Exploren app

See "Install App" section below.

AC

Energy Fee: $0.64 per kWh

Connection Fee: $1

Pre-authorisation amount: $10

Install App

You need the Exploren app to use this charger. After you have installed Exploren onto your phone or device, register your details into the app. The Exploren app is available from the App Store and Google Play.

How to Charge

This Charger allows you to initiate a charge using the Exploren app directly or via an RFID card that is registered in Exploren.

To inititate a charge session using the Exploren app:

  1. Plug in your EV.
  2. Scan the QR Code with the Exploren app or enter ID 7531
  3. Ensure that the charger you have selected is "Buckland Kent St"
  4. Press "Start Charging" in app.

Click here for Exploren YouTube video

To initiate using an RFID Card that has already been registered in the Exploren app, simply tap the card onto charger.

See "RFID Cards" section below for information on registering RFIDs.

How to Stop Charge

You must stop the charge using the same method that you used to start the charge.

If you used Exploren app to start the charge session:

  1. Open the Exploren app on your phone or device.
  2. Ensure you have the correct charger location selected.
  3. Select "Stop Charging".

if you used an RFID card to start then simply tap the RFID card again on the charger to stop.

This charger also has a small button on the right-hand side of the unit which can be used to stop the charge in case of trouble (such as flat battery on phone). It is always best to use the app or card to initiate or stop charging.

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 Exploren app for use with this charger.

To register your card:

  1. Open the Exploren app.
  2. Select the menu icon at the top left of the app screen.
  3. Select "RFID Cards".
  4. Select "Add RFID tag".
  5. Follow the process on the screen.

You should then be able to use your card to inititate and stop charging. Cards also available for purchase from within the Exploren app or other suppliers.

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 Exploren app or the Charge@Large app

Exploren app
Charge@Large app

https://chargeatlarge.app

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 Exploren or Electrona:

If you need any support while on site first contact Exploren

Contact Electrona for feedback or management queries

Toilets

Public toilet amenities are at Buckland Park:


Simply head East down Kent St and turn left (head North) into Burnett St.

Emergency

In emergencies call: 000

000
Police, Fire or Ambulance




To report crime call 1800 333 000

Crime Stoppers


Buckland Park

Buckland Park is only a short 3-4 minute stroll away and contains the following amenities.

You could stop for lunch whilst the car is charging.

There is a small shelter directly accross from the charger too.

Food/Drink, etc

The Buckland Inn (Pub) is in the same street as the charger and serves basic meals and drinks.

The Petrol Station on the Tasman Hwy has a shop and is also really close by foot (there is a walkway that might not be obvious directly across the road to it from the charger).
The Petrol Station shop has hot food, drinks, snacks and other supplies.

The Storekeeper's

The Storekeeper’s Boutique Accommodation is a beautifully appointed 1840s sandstone cottage with a contemporary edge. Located next to Buckland’s original General Store (and this charger!) — the cottage was the original shopkeeper’s residence.

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