Harrietville, a small alpine village located in Victoria’s High Country at the base of Mount Hotham, has very limited electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Here’s an overview of the EV charging options available in Harrietville as of my last update (October 2024):
Public Charging Stations
Harrietville Hotel Motel
- Location: 250 Great Alpine Road, Harrietville
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: Hotel guests priority, may be available to patrons when dining
- Notes: Call ahead to confirm availability
Snow Line Hotel
- Location: 232 Great Alpine Road, Harrietville
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: Hotel guests and restaurant patrons
- Notes: Limited availability, best to call ahead
Nearby Options
The closest more substantial charging options are located in:
Bright (approximately 24km from Harrietville)
- Bright Visitor Information Centre
- Location: 119 Gavan Street, Bright
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Bright Brewery
- Location: 121 Great Alpine Road, Bright
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Brewery patrons
Mount Hotham (approximately 30km from Harrietville)
- See previous information on Mount Hotham EV charging options
Important Considerations for EV Drivers
- Harrietville has extremely limited charging infrastructure
- The village is situated at the base of Mount Hotham, and the steep ascent to Mount Hotham will significantly increase energy consumption
- It’s highly recommended to fully charge in Bright or another larger town before heading to Harrietville
- The Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Mount Hotham is one of the steepest roads in Australia and can rapidly deplete EV batteries
- Winter conditions can further reduce EV range by up to 40%
- Mobile reception can be limited in some areas, affecting charging apps
- Always have a backup charging plan when visiting remote areas like Harrietville
Due to Harrietville’s small size and remote location, EV charging infrastructure is still in the early stages of development. Visitors with electric vehicles should plan their charging strategy carefully, especially if intending to travel onward to Mount Hotham or Falls Creek.