AmpCharge Opens at 4 More Shopping Centres Across NSW, QLD and VIC

Ampol has added four new AmpCharge public EV charging sites at shopping centres along the East Coast. The new locations span New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, continuing the network's push into destination charging away from traditional service stations.

The AmpCharge network has grown to over 90 DC sites nationally, with 16 additional NSW locations listed as upcoming on the AmpCharge website.

New Locations

The four new AmpCharge sites are now open at the following shopping centres:

ECQ Outlet, Eastern Creek NSW

AmpCharge has opened six EV charging bays in the outdoor carpark at ECQ Outlet (Eastern Creek Quarter) in western Sydney. The site allows EV drivers to charge while shopping or dining at the outlet centre.

Stockland Merrylands, NSW

Six AmpCharge bays are now live on the P5 carpark at Stockland Merrylands. The site is open daily from 6am to 10pm. Standard carpark rates apply on top of AmpCharge pricing, which is available through the Ampol app.

Stockland Merrylands is part of a broader partnership between Ampol and Stockland announced in April 2024. That deal covers 16 Stockland retail town centres across NSW, VIC, QLD and WA, with between six and 12 charging bays at each site.

Carseldine Village, QLD

Carseldine Village in Brisbane's north has received a new AmpCharge installation. Carseldine was also one of the five original AmpCharge pilot sites launched in 2022, when chargers were installed at an Ampol service station in the area. The Carseldine Village site is a separate destination charger at the shopping centre.

Watergardens Shopping Centre, VIC

Watergardens Shopping Centre in Taylors Lakes, 24 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, has also received AmpCharge infrastructure. The centre has over 220 stores and is one of Melbourne's larger suburban retail destinations.

AmpCharge Network Size

Ampol launched AmpCharge in early 2022 with five pilot sites and a plan to roll out 120 locations by the end of 2023. That rollout ran behind schedule, with the company citing delays in electrical connection approvals and third-party development consents.

The network has since grown to over 90 DC sites nationally. In 2024, the federal government provided $100 million to help fund a further 200 EV fast charging bays by 2025. Ampol's stated target is more than 300 AmpCharge bays across more than 100 Australian sites.

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Upcoming NSW Locations

AmpCharge lists 16 upcoming NSW locations on its website. All are described as subject to change. The pipeline includes a mix of Ampol Foodary forecourt sites and shopping centres:

All upcoming sites are listed as subject to change on the AmpCharge website. Opening hours at shopping centre sites depend on carpark access hours. Ampol Foodary forecourt sites are generally open 24 hours.

Pricing and App

AmpCharge currently charges $0.69 per kWh at public sites. Pricing and real-time charger availability are accessible through the Ampol app, available for iOS and Android. At shopping centre sites, standard carpark fees apply in addition to charging costs.

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