THE FRONT BOOT

The caravanning industry has a crucial role to play in the development of a regional network of EV charging points , the Caravan Industry Association of Australia has said .

The association has called for support in transforming caravan parks nationally into a “ fastcharge super network ”.

“ Scenes witnessed over the summer holidays in many holiday towns around the country , with lengthy queues and hours-long waits at the local community EV charger are a sign of things to come ,” Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont said . “ As we look towards a future with more EVs on the road , our holiday travel and road trips could look very different if we don ’ t start to act now .

“ Growing frustrations and the real threat of limited charger opportunities could significantly stifle the caravanning industry , the backbone of domestic tourism , and an industry that contributes over $ 27 billion per annum to Australia ’ s economy .”

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is calling upon government and the market to help it utilise its national footprint of more than 2600 caravan parks into a “ national fast-charger and community generator network ”.

“ As an industry , we see the challenges presented by the transition ,” Mr Lamont said . “ We also want to be an active contributor to the solution and with a truly national network of caravan parks in some of Australia ’ s key regional destinations and overnight transit routes , we believe we can be at the forefront of the transition .”

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