Thredbo, one of Australia’s premier alpine resorts in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, offers several options for electric vehicle charging. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the EV charging infrastructure available in Thredbo as of my last update (October 2024):
Thredbo Alpine Hotel
- Location: Friday Drive, Thredbo Village
- Type: Tesla Destination Charger + Universal Type 2
- Power: 11kW (Tesla) and 22kW (Type 2)
- Access: Hotel guests priority, available to public when space permits
- Operating hours: 24/7
Thredbo Alpine Car Park
- Location: Friday Drive, near the Valley Terminal
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go system
- Operating hours: 24/7
Lantern Apartments
- Location: Diggings Terrace, Thredbo
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: For guests only
Thredbo Alpine Village
- Location: Mowamba Place
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Public
- Fee: Pay via app
The Denman Hotel
- Location: Diggings Terrace
- Type: Tesla Wall Connector
- Connectors: Tesla (adapters may be used for other vehicles)
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Hotel guests only
Several accommodations in Thredbo also provide standard power outlets for overnight trickle charging, though these offer significantly slower charging rates compared to dedicated EV chargers.
Given the remote alpine location and limited charging infrastructure, EV drivers planning to visit Thredbo are advised to arrive with a substantial charge and check the status of chargers via apps like PlugShare, the NRMA Electric Vehicle app, or the Tesla app before traveling. During peak winter and summer seasons, it’s also recommended to plan charging sessions in advance due to higher demand.