Need a hire car to tour around Australia's third largest island? What better way to do a great South Aussie road trip than rent a big all-wheel-drive vehicle with a tiny environmental footprint!
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles can be hired on the Island through Budget Kangaroo Island Car Hire.
Electric Vehicles can be charged at charge points across Kangaroo Island. You will need a Chargepoint card to be able to activate the Chargepoint - these are supplied with your hire car keys from Budget KI and if you are visiting then you can obtain one free-of-charge from Penneshaw Community and Business Centre, Middle Terrace, Penneshaw (Monday to Friday during office hours) that will need to be returned at the end of your trip.
WHERE CAN I RECHARGE MY ELECTRIC VEHICLE?
You can plug in your hybrid (petrol/electric) vehicle in the main townships of Kingscote, Penneshaw, American River and Parndana, as well as the Kangaroo Island Airport located just south of Kingscote.
If needed, 24 hour petrol is available at Kingscote, Penneshaw and Western KI Caravan Park. Fuel is also available from Parndana and Vivonne Bay.
To find the Chargepoints and their locations please visit Kangaroo Island Council