Clubs Embrace a Greener Future

It is estimated that there are more than 83,000 EVs registered in Australia this year compared to just 44,000 last year — and as more manufacturers enter the market, and with increasing options for converting classic vehicles over to the new technology, the demand for EV charging stations is growing just as quickly as the demand for the vehicles themselves. 

Given EVs now make up to 6.8 per cent of the overall new car market in Australia, the NSW Government has set a target to have 30,000 charging stations available to motorists by 2026. 
Regional and city clubs alike are realising the importance of embracing the trend towards a more sustainable future and are rapidly jumping at the chance to provide EV charging facilities for members and guests.

Three main types of charging stations are available: Trickle Charge (commonly used to recharge EVs overnight in residential settings), AC Charge (usually found in public carparks and public spaces) and DC Charge (a rapid charge option for commercial usage).

Moama Bowling Club in the Riverina region joined the EV movement in December last year, providing members and guests — in particular tourists — with the ability to recharge their vehicles while enjoying the Club’s facilities. 

Three stations with a charging capacity of four vehicles each are available, two of which are the rapid charge type, allowing a car to receive up to an 80 per cent charge in just 20 minutes. At present, there is no cost to members and guests, but there are plans to implement a nominal fee, with discounts available for Club members.

The chargers are powered through the Club’s own micro grid solar system, making them a 100 per cent green option.

Casey Peel, Moama Bowling Club Communications and Projects Coordinator, said that it was important to move towards self-sufficiency through solar energy due to their location and issues with grid stability, as well as significant rises in the cost of electricity. 

“We further added the EV chargers as another way to diversify our offer and complement our approach to sustainability,” she said. 

Club Central Menai in southern Sydney now also has four EV chargers available for members at no cost, which are powered off the Club’s solar panel system. CEO Paul Richardson said the move was “the right thing to do” and was a good opportunity to further support the community. 

Check out the ClubTV episode on EV chargers in clubs.

NSW Clubs with EV Chargers 

• Bankstown Sports Clubs
• Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
• Berry Bowling Club
• Buladelah Bowling Club
• Campbelltown Catholic Club
• Club Central Hurstville
• Club Central Menai
• Club Lemon Tree
• Club Mudgee
• Corowa RSL
• Deniliquin RSL
• Euston Club Resort
• Goulburn Workers Club
• Harbord Diggers
• Howlong Golf Club
• Lithgow Workies Club
• Mittagong RSL
• Moama Bowling Club
• Parra Leagues 
• Pittwater RSL
• Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking
• The Westport Club
• Wagga RSL 
• Yass Soldiers Club