JOLT, Australia’s leading free and fast EV charging network, has unveiled AutoCharge — a new feature designed to make charging as simple as plugging in.
The feature, exclusive to JOLT Plus members, automatically starts a charging session the moment an EV is connected to a JOLT charger. Once a vehicle is securely registered via the JOLT app, the system recognises it at any compatible charger, removing the need for drivers to open the app, select a station, or press start.
JOLT CEO Doug McNamee said the innovation is all about removing unnecessary friction from the driver experience.
“AutoCharge is simplicity, engineered. It’s about making the EV experience invisible, where drivers can just plug in and get on with their day,” he said.
“For most EV drivers, starting a charging session requires a series of manual steps — AutoCharge removes all that friction for a true ‘plug and go’ charging experience. For our JOLT Plus customers, it’s another reason to love driving electric.”
Head of Digital Product Amelia Healy said AutoCharge represents a major improvement in user experience.
“We wanted to make AutoCharge as intuitive and secure as possible. From a user experience perspective, it’s a step change for charging on the JOLT network for our customers.”
The feature is now live for JOLT Plus subscribers in Australia and New Zealand and will expand to other markets, including the UK and Canada, in the coming months.
JOLT Plus members pay a monthly fee to access premium benefits such as charger reservations, time-of-day discount pricing, and exclusive tools like AutoCharge.
The launch comes as JOLT continues to grow its global network of free, fast chargers powered by 100% renewable energy through partnerships with Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy.
JOLT provides Australian EV drivers with 7 kWh of free, fast charging — roughly 50 kilometres of range — with costs offset by JOLT’s integrated digital advertising network.
