Toyota has partnered with JET Charge to roll out a comprehensive EV dealer charging network following the release of its first electric vehicle in Australia earlier this year – the bZ4X.
Across 18 months, JET Charge has supplied and installed EV charging hardware at 244 metropolitan and rural Toyota dealerships across every state and territory. This partnership sets a new standard for dealership charging networks and at-home charging possibilities across Australia, Jet Charge says.
“We have provided a nation-wide charging solution to ensure that the market entry of Toyota’s flagship BEV, the bZ4X, has been as smooth as possible,” said JET Charge Co-Founder, Tim Washington.
“Between 8-10% of all new car sales in Australia are hybrid or EV, so it is essential that Toyota dealers are confident in selling this new technology and able to provide customers with the same ease-of-purchase as with any vehicle purchase.”
JET Charge took the challenge of EV charging away from the dealership, by providing input into Toyota’s training on EV product advice and process, and offering one-on-one dealership product guidance.
As Toyota’s approved aftermarket suppliers of EV hardware, JET Charge also supplies two charging cables with every bZ4X sold.
Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Sean Hanley, says the partnership with JET Charge further underlines Toyota’s commitment to decarbonisation.
“By investing in charging facilities at 244 metro and rural locations across the country, our Dealers have been well equipped to support the sale and service of battery-electric vehicles,” he said.
“Earlier this year we launched the bZ4X, and we will launch at least two more BEV’s by the end of 2026. This charging network is an important way to help our customers lower tailpipe carbon emissions and ensure no-one is left behind.”
