At Harwood, NSW, 21 Teslas lined up for just four Superchargers. Some drivers waited three hours for a 40-minute top-up. It’s a snapshot of a growing problem: Australia’s EV adoption is outpacing its charging infrastructure.

Most stations were retrofitted into old car parks and fuel sites. They weren’t designed for dwell time, comfort, or high-volume traffic. Drivers end up sitting in their cars with no shade, no restrooms, and no way to make use of the wait.

Overseas, networks have already adapted. In Europe, modular charging lounges are standard—comfortable, self-serve, and open 24/7. They generate revenue and keep drivers happy. Australia needs to follow suit.

At Sirius Buildings, we’re focused on that solution. Our Sirius Charging Lounge combines modular architecture with premium amenities, allowing vendors to deploy facilities faster and give EV drivers the experience they deserve.

The future of EV travel isn’t just faster charging. It’s smarter, sustainable, and made for people as much as for cars.

Electric vehicle adoption is no longer a question of “if” but “how quickly.” Governments are setting ambitious targets, automakers are committing to all-electric lineups, and consumers are demanding faster, more reliable charging. For operators, this creates both an opportunity and a challenge: how to invest in infrastructure today without it becoming outdated tomorrow.

The world is moving quickly toward electric vehicles, but charging stations haven’t kept up with driver expectations. Pulling up to an empty car park, plugging in, and sitting in the car for 40 minutes is not the future anyone imagined.

EV charging is no longer just about kilowatts per hour. Drivers increasingly choose charging networks based on the quality of the experience — not just the speed of the charge.

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, the challenge is no longer just about installing charging stations. Drivers expect safe, comfortable, and accessible places to wait while their vehicles recharge.