Originally built as the Swallow and Ariell (now famously known as Arnott’s) biscuit factory, Anchorage is a heritage-listed residential building with over 160 years of history. Its protected status reflects the cultural and historical value the building holds for the broader community, but that same heritage status brings unique challenges when it comes to modernising infrastructure for residents who are increasingly driving EVs.
Barriers to EV Charging
The building had received quotes exceeding $300,000 for electrical infrastructure upgrades before a single charger could be installed. For a strata community, that kind of capital expenditure is a significant ask and in many cases a dealbreaker. Making matters more complicated, some residents had not waited for a building-wide solution. Unmanaged chargers had been wired back to individual resident meters, creating a patchwork of unmonitored installations that raised serious concerns around electrical safety, insurance liability, and fairness to residents who had not yet switched to an EV.
The NOX Energy Solution
NOX Energy designed an installation pathway that minimised structural impact while delivering a safe, compliant, and fully managed charging network suited to a heritage-listed environment. An initial nine IPS units were installed, and residents responded immediately. Demand was strong enough that a further eight units were added shortly after, with interest in additional installations yet again. The managed network provides the strata committee with full visibility into usage and costs, replacing the previous unmonitored setups with a unified, equitable system accessible to all residents.
Testimonials
“I’ve had a Tesla for a few years now, and I love driving an EV. What I didn’t love was my weekly trip to the DC fast charger 2km away, where I got to sit for an hour while my car topped up. Being a renter in a strata building meant I had no access to charging. However, when I heard that NOX would be installing IPS in the parking garage, I quickly contacted my apartment owner, and we agreed to split the cost of the installation.S
ince having the IPS installed, I charge about twice a week overnight, when energy is cheapest. I spend about $9/week vs. $35 when I was using the public chargers. I think the best way to summarise it is that having an IPS in my parking spot has made me think about charging far less than I did before. It’s so easy, convenient, and low-cost that I don’t dedicate any headspace to when/where/how I’ll charge.”
Barry Devlin, Anchorage Resident
“Let me say that it’s quite life-changing waking up to a charged car whenever we need. Plus, I really appreciate the fact that I can schedule start time and duration in the app, as mine is not a connected car.”
Massimo, Anchorage Resident
Results
The Anchorage avoided a six-figure infrastructure cost and replaced a fragmented, unsafe charging setup with a building-wide solution that is compliant, monitored, and growing. What started as nine units is now a network that continues to expand, on a quarterly basis, as more residents experience the benefits firsthand.
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Will Ransom
Head of Field Application Engineering
Will Ransom is a certified electrician and CEO/Founder of ModTech Group.
He has several qualifications and extensive experience across data, communications, and EV charging. Will and ModTech Group have spent the past 15 years serving the bespoke electrical needs of the thoroughbred racing, gaming, and strata industries. These projects have run the gamut from traditional electrical installations to incredibly unique low-lag GPS and broadcast/video work.
Beyond that, he has been an early pioneer in strata EV installations and, through that work, has identified the need for a product like the IPS to provide charging while utilising legacy electrical infrastructure.
Will leads both the field testing and NOX Certified Technician program, relentlessly focusing on ensuring our products are safe, fit for purpose, high quality, and easily installed.
Charlie Richardson
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
Charlie is based in Melbourne and previously led Accenture’s Utilities Practice for Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. This practice, which included a $700M portfolio, 5000+ individuals, and 75+ clients, covered all elements of generation, transmission and distribution, and retail across the gas, water, and electricity value chain.
He has been an active member of the sustainability, renewable energy, and electric vehicle communities for 25+ years. His passion for EVs culminated in founding and leading Accenture’s eMobility practice for Asia Pacific with a mandate to help decarbonise Australia and the world.
He has continued working in the net zero, peer-to-peer (P2P) network, and eMobility space through advisory roles across several organisations and as managing director of Velocious Investments and Consulting.
Through this work, he and NOX Energy’s CEO and Founder, Wylie Chak, discussed overcoming the charging access hurdle in EV adoption. NOX Energy, specifically the IPS, is intended to democratise everyone’s access to EVs by overcoming that hurdle.
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Nick Bishop
Adviser
Nick Bishop has 25+ years of experience in the financial industry. He held leadership positions at Aberdeen Asset Management and Gresham Partners as the Head of Australian Fixed Income and Managing Director, respectively. Nick co-founded Bishop & Fang Capital Advisory, covering both government and private sector.
His experience spans capital markets, funding, investment management, and advisory. He has been involved in capital raises on both Web3 and Web2 platforms. Nick is a founding member of the Aus DeFi Association.
Anna Turkington
Adviser
Anna Turkington is an experienced marketing and communications specialist and founder of Get You Known, a boutique creative agency focused on delivering comprehensive marketing solutions that contribute to the long-term sustainability and increased visibility of businesses.
Anna is highly skilled in digital media, strategic communications, and brand development. Her professional experience includes senior marketing roles in the medical technology, education, and lifestyle sectors.
Anna has successfully developed and launched numerous brands across the lifestyle, education, technology, retail, health and fitness, legal, and healthcare sectors.
Evan Beaver
Adviser
Evan Beaver is the CEO of Chargeteam, a specialist consultancy focused on EV charging and distributed energy resources.
Evan has a decade-long tenure in executive engineering roles within the EV charging and energy storage industry. Notable achievements include spearheading the Chargefox Ultra-rapid Network and establishing Tesla’s presence in Australia.
Evan’s expertise spans from boardroom negotiations to on-site project management, with a proven ability to secure capital and successfully execute grant programs.
Matthew Yates
Co-founder
Matthew Yates was the managing director of MOX Australia Pty Ltd, an industrial and building automation company. He oversaw the company’s operations in the Asia Pacific Region, encompassing Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the UAE, and Israel. Matthew is a graduate of The University of Queensland with a specialisation in Software Engineering.
His journey within MOX Australia spans a range of experiences, from product development to precision manufacturing and seamless supply chain management. His dedication and expertise have been pivotal in shaping NOX Energy’s integrated EV charging solution.
Wylie Chak
Co-founder and Director
Wylie Chak is a seasoned banker with a passion for entrepreneurship and tech start-ups. With an impressive track record, he garnered valuable experience at prominent financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank, HSBC, and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
In 2015, he embarked on a new journey, joining Lindsay Wine Estate (LWE) in Australia as a managing partner, overseeing distribution and sales for the Asia-Pacific region. Under his management, LWE rose to prominence as one of the nation’s leading exporters of Barossa wine.
In 2019, he co-founded “Uollar”, a cryptocurrency investment platform based out of Hong Kong.
In 2023, NOX Energy was born out of realising the challenges faced by multi-unit residents when transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). Today, NOX Energy has created an integrated solution offering property owners a simple and affordable charging infrastructure that will transform how Australians power their vehicles.
