Electric Vehicle being Tested in the Kimberley
- Laura Hart
- Jun 24, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 2, 2020
Horizon Power's Electric Vehicle future is being tested in the Kimberley. The Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicle is currently part of the Broome Horizon Power fleet, posing the question "Will regional WA be ready for electric vehicles?"
A 22 kilowatt fast charger has been installed at the Broome Depot in McDaniel Road, with free charging to the travelling public. In 2018, Horizon Power completed the National EV highway by gifting stations to Warmun, Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing.
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Good to see electric vehicles being put through their paces in the Kimberley because it's one of the toughest places to test how they really perform. If they can handle those conditions, they'll give plenty of people confidence in making the switch. I reckon comfort on long country drives is just as important too, which is why Car Sound Deadening and Soundproofing Services can make a noticeable difference by cutting down road noise. It'll be interesting to see how these vehicles stack up after more real world testing across remote parts of Australia.