Coles will install fast electric vehicle charging stations at up to 30 supermarkets across Australia over the next two years, as the retailer looks to capitalise on Australia’s rapidly growing EV market while giving shoppers another reason to visit its stores.

The supermarket chain has partnered with Australian charging provider Evie Networks to roll out the chargers across selected locations in Victoria and Queensland, with the first site now operating at Coles Middle Camberwell in Melbourne’s east. The installation features two Kempower DC fast chargers capable of delivering up to 200kW of charging power across four charging bays.

Additional sites are expected to open before the end of the year at Coles supermarkets in Orana Village, Beveridge, Annerley and Milton Village, with more locations to follow as part of the two-year rollout.

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Coles Head of Energy Jane Mansfield said the partnership was designed to make charging fit into customers’ everyday routines.

“We know EV drivers are looking for convenient charging options at destinations they already visit, with charge times that align with the time they spend there,” she said.

Evie Networks chief executive Chris Mills said supermarkets were an ideal destination for public charging because drivers could top up their batteries while completing their weekly shop.

The announcement comes as demand for public charging infrastructure continues to grow alongside rising electric vehicle sales. According to industry figures, battery-electric vehicles accounted for a record 23.5 per cent of Australian new-car sales in June 2026, driven largely by strong demand for Tesla and BYD models.

Australia’s charging network has expanded rapidly in recent years, with Evie now operating one of the country’s largest public DC fast-charging networks, spanning more than 300 locations nationwide.

The move also reflects a broader shift among retailers both in Australia and overseas, where supermarkets, shopping centres and fast-food chains are increasingly installing EV chargers to attract customers and encourage them to spend more time on-site while their vehicles recharge. In Australia, Evie has already partnered with Hungry Jack’s to install chargers at selected restaurants, while other retail destinations have also embraced public charging as EV ownership continues to climb.