PARTH/10769-10770

Port Arthur Church St


EV Charging Station

Tasman (Arthur) Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania
(Access off Church Street, Port Arthur)

Station ID (Connector 1): 10769 (Left Plug)

Station ID (Connector 2): 10770 (Right Plug)

PlugShare: https://www.plugshare.com/location/1611395

Tasman Peninsula

Port Arthur

60kW fast DC Charger with dual plugs to allow 2 cars to charge at the same time!

Integrated credit card reader to allow app free payment!

Charge Types

2 x CCS 2 Plug and Cable (60kw Max)

Charging speed will reduce when 2 cars are charging to approximately 30kW each. Specific charging speed will depend on the car battery % charge.

When your car battery % exceeds around 80% your car's battery management system may reduce the charging speed to protect your battery.

Pricing & Payment

Visa and Mastercard.
Pricing subject to change.

Energy Fee: $0.65 per kWh

Minimum cost: $0.50

Pre-authorisation amount: $10 (refunded)

Idle fees of $0.50/minute will be billed when charging session is complete. (10 minute grace period). This encourages users to free up the charger for others when they are done.

How to Charge (Credit Card)

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

  1. Select a DC cable and plug into vehicle
  2. Tap your card (or payment enabled phone) on yellow card reader. The reader also has a swipe slot at the right and a chip reader slot at the bottom to try if a simple tap doesn't work. This should cover most cards.
  3. If problems occur with the on-board card authorisation, or if you prefer, use the Exploren app as a backup option. (below)

A $40 hold will be placed on your card to pre-authorise payment. Actual amount settled will depend on kWh consumed per tariffs.

How to Charge (Exploren App)

This Charger allows you to initiate a charge using a Credit Card directly (see previous box), 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 10769 or ID 10770 depending on plug used.
  3. Ensure that the charger you have selected is "Port Arthur Church St"
  4. Press "Start Charging" in app.

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.

Install App (only if preferred)

You may prefer to use 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 Stop Charge

If you used a Credit card to start the session then you may stop the charge from your car or from the large touch screen on the charger.

  1. Simply tap the info box corresponding to the plug you used, then tap again to show the details screen. There is a stop button on that screen.
  2. To stop the charging session from your car, refer to your car user manual.

If you used Exploren app to start the 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 then tap the RFID card again to stop.

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 Toilets are located at:

Please note that toilets at nearby Stewarts beach have been permanently closed.

Emergency

In emergencies call: 000

000
Police, Fire or Ambulance




To report crime call 1800 333 000

Crime Stoppers


Food/Drink, etc

Conveniently located in central Port Arthur. Food and drink is available at:

Stewarts Bay

Stewarts Bay is a local favourite beach, a short stroll away. It is the perfect spot to unwind, have a picnic, or for children to play or to relax.

Please note that public toilets at nearby Stewarts beach have been permanently closed.


This EV Charging Station was established and is operated by Electrona Pty Ltd, a Tasmanian business.


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