Meridian Energy has today opened a fast-charging hub at Auckland Airport, marking a major milestone in New Zealand’s transition to more sustainable transport. Purpose-built to meet the real-world needs of electric vehicle (EV) drivers, this state-of-the-art facility is a leap forward in accessibility, efficiency and environmental impact.
“As New Zealand’s largest city and the leader in EV adoption, Auckland is the ideal place for us to launch Meridian’s first fast-charging hub,” says Joanna Yip, Meridian Public Charging Product Manager.
“Auckland Airport is a high-traffic gateway for both locals and international visitors, so it’s the perfect location to showcase our commitment to decarbonisation and driver-centric design.”
Strategically located at the Auckland Airport Shopping Precinct, the hub features:
- 5 x DC fast chargers (up to 160kW), each with two charge points to ensure 10 vehicles can charge at once
- Dynamic power allocation to reduce wait times and maximise efficiency
- Two chargers designed and prioritised for drivers with greater accessibility needs. The chargers accommodate wheelchair users with sufficient space to navigate around the vehicle and charger and feature an adjustable user screen to suit various heights.
- A drive-through charger for EVs towing trailers, boats or caravans
- CCS + CHAdeMO connectors to support a wide range of EV models
- Room to grow, with space to add more chargers as demand increases
“We’ve designed this hub to tackle real pain points for drivers — especially queuing. We’ve listened to the EV community and built a site that’s accessible, efficient and supporting communities to decarbonise,” says Joanna Yip.
Every kilowatt delivered at the hub is matched with Certified Renewable Energy generated by Meridian’s hydro stations and wind farms, ensuring that every charge supports renewable energy generation. Charging at this site also helps fund community decarbonisation projects through Meridian’s Certified Renewable Energy programme.
“We’re aiming to become the largest public EV charging provider in the country, and planning to expand its Certified Renewable Energy product across our public charging network so this launch is just the beginning.”
