EV Charging Stations in Mt Buller
Mt Buller, one of Victoria’s popular alpine resorts, has developed its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of EV drivers visiting the mountain. Here’s an overview of the EV charging options available at Mt Buller as of my last update (October 2024):
Mt Buller Village Square
- Location: Village Square, central Mt Buller
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Public, pay-as-you-go
- Operating hours: 24/7
Mt Buller Car Park 1
- Location: Main resort car park
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public
- Fee: Included with resort entry/parking
Breathtaker Hotel & Spa
- Location: Breathtaker Road
- Type: Tesla Wall Connector + Universal Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Hotel guests priority, available to visitors when space permits
- Notes: Booking recommended during peak season
Pension Grimus
- Location: Grimus Road
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: For guests and restaurant patrons
Mt Buller Chalet Hotel
- Location: Summit Road
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Hotel guests only
Important notes for EV drivers visiting Mt Buller:
- The mountain road to Mt Buller involves significant elevation gain, which can increase battery consumption substantially
- Winter conditions can reduce EV range due to increased energy needs for heating and challenging driving conditions
- It’s advisable to arrive with at least 50% charge if planning to return the same day
- During peak winter season, charging facilities may be in high demand
- Always check the latest charging station status via apps like PlugShare or ChargePoint before traveling
Mt Buller resort has been progressively expanding its EV infrastructure as part of its sustainability initiatives, with plans for additional charging stations to meet increasing demand from electric vehicle owners.