{
  "id": 12733358,
  "title": "More problems emerging along WA's high-profile 'electric highway'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/more-problems-emerging-along-was-high-profile-electric-highway",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T23:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/ev-lagging-infrastructure-lagging-in-northern-wa/107216800"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Western Australia's high-profile electric highway, launched in 2025, is facing growing problems as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) increases. The state government is under pressure to improve remote charging infrastructure, with EV experts calling for a bigger picture approach to ensure freight electrification is considered. The 110 charging points spanning from Mundrabilla to Kununurra have been plagued by broken and malfunctioning chargers, causing range anxiety among drivers. EV owners report that the lack of available and reliable chargers has deterred them from exploring remote parts of the state, potentially impacting tourism. A Perth woman and an EV owner from Perth both described their experiences as \"sink or swim\" and \"pathetic,\" respectively, due to the sparse and unreliable charging network. Industry experts suggest that strategic locations near national parks and other destinations could be more affordable, while maintenance is crucial to ensure the longevity of the charging infrastructure.",
  "summary": "As electric vehicle sales boom across Australia, drivers and tourism experts say issues with remote parts of Western Australia's EV charging network could deter tourists from travelling to the Pilbara.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}