Distance: 90 km - Drive time: 1hr 15min
Both the BMW i3 and Hyundai Ioniq have a 200km range so even if you have the heater/AC you will be able to comfortably make it to Ashburton, but you’ll need to stop and charge in Ashburton or on your way back to make it home safely. We recommend you book a Hyundai Ioniq for longer trips.
CHARGING STATION ON THE WAY:
30km - Rolleston New World, 92 Rolleston Dr | Charge Net DC Fast Charger - Costs apply
60km - Rakaia Big Salmon, 41 Bridge St | Free DC Fast Charger
CHARGING IN ASHBURTON:
90km - West Street Car Park, 105 West St, Ashburton | Free DC Fast Charger
Located just off the main road of Ashburton, opposite McDonalds and close to shops and cafes.
Please note: Public charging units require a BYO charging cable - Always make sure there are 2 cables in the boot of the car before departing: 1x Type 2 to Type 2 cable & 1x Type 2 to 3-pin cable
For live charging pricing and charger updates download the PlugShare App for Android or iOS
HANDY THINGS TO KNOW
Charge Net is a paid public charger network – join at www.chargenet.co.nz
Yoogo Share cars are TYPE 2, on the DC chargers this is the CCS/SAE plugs
DC Fast Chargers (orange icon) take approx. 20mins to charge to 80%
AC Chargers (green icon) take approx. 3hrs to charge to 80%
Download the PlugShare app to locate live information of chargers enroute
The Yoogo Share Access card allows you to access the Orion Free chargers in Canterbury
Free chargers are often busy. If they are un-occupied, it is always a good idea to top up.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Complete your usual vehicle check for damage and cleanliness
Check the boot, there should be 2 charging cables
Check the kms, if the car doesn’t have around 200km when you get in, feel free to call us and we will move you to one with more charge
If you have any queries please call us on 0800 GO SHARE (3), we are here to make your trip an enjoyable one.
Once you have completed your trip if there is anything you feel we have missed in this information please let us know, We’d love to know your thoughts on which café makes the best coffee closest to the DC charger.
