Ampol Moves To Acquire Evie Networks In Major Australian Fast Charger Takeover

Ampol launches acquisition bid for Evie Networks

Australian fuel retail giant Ampol has initiated moves to acquire public fast-charging provider Evie Networks. The consolidation brings together two of the country's most prominent ultra-fast charging providers, merging Ampol's expanding AmpCharge footprint with Evie's established network of highway and retail charging hubs.

Impact on Australian electric vehicle drivers

This major network merger promises to streamline public charging along critical interstate corridors and suburban hubs. Unifying Evie's high-power 350kW CCS2 locations with Ampol's forecourt stations will create a denser national network under a single management system.

With Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) driving increased EV sales across capital cities and regional towns, expanding reliable fast-charging infrastructure is critical to support growing fleet and private battery-electric vehicle uptake.

How to navigate the network transition

Electric car owners currently using the Evie or AmpCharge smartphone apps should watch for upcoming software updates, integrated account management, and payment roaming changes. Drivers planning long-distance road trips should continue verifying active plug availability via navigation apps before setting off.