Selwyn Snow Resort, a family-friendly ski resort in the northern part of Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, has very limited electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Here’s an overview of the EV charging options available at Selwyn Snow Resort as of my last update (October 2024):
At Selwyn Snow Resort
Selwyn Main Building
- Location: Selwyn Snow Resort, Mt Selwyn
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: Resort guests and visitors
- Operating hours: During resort operational hours
- Notes: Limited availability, primarily for emergency charging
- Availability may be affected by resort operations, particularly after the rebuilding following the 2019-2020 bushfires
Nearby Options
Due to Selwyn’s remote location, the closest more substantial charging options are located in:
Adaminaby (approximately 45km from Selwyn)
- Adaminaby Tourist Park
- Location: 1 Denison Street, Adaminaby
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: Park guests priority, may be available to visitors by arrangement
- Snow Goose Hotel
- Location: 1 Denison Street, Adaminaby
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: Hotel guests and restaurant patrons
Cooma (approximately 90km from Selwyn)
- NRMA Fast Charging Station
- Location: Sharp Street (Monaro Highway), near Centennial Park
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Free for NRMA members, pay-as-you-go for non-members
- Operating hours: 24/7
Important Considerations for EV Drivers
- Selwyn Snow Resort has extremely limited charging infrastructure
- The resort is one of the most remote alpine resorts in NSW
- It’s essential to fully charge in Cooma before heading to Selwyn
- The drive to Selwyn involves significant elevation gain, which will increase energy consumption
- Winter conditions can reduce EV range by up to 40%
- Snow chains may be required during winter months, which can affect energy efficiency
- National Park entry fees apply when driving to Selwyn
- Mobile reception is very limited in the area, affecting charging apps
- Always have a backup charging plan when visiting remote alpine resorts
- Consider the return journey to Adaminaby or Cooma for recharging when planning your trip
Due to Selwyn’s remote location and recent rebuilding efforts following the bushfires, EV infrastructure remains minimal. Visitors with electric vehicles should plan their charging strategy very carefully and consider the limited options available in the region.