1414 Degrees moves to activate Aurora’s 33 kV pathway with EV truck charging MoU
1414 Degrees (ASX: 14D) has signed a non-binding, non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EV Charging Systems Pty Ltd (EVCS) to assess a dedicated heavy vehicle EV charging site at its Aurora Energy Precinct. The agreement advances the opportunity the company identified in July 2026, progressing it from initial identification to detailed technical and commercial assessment.
The proposed site would target heavy transport fleets operating through Port Augusta and along the Stuart Highway corridor, drawing on Aurora’s 33 kV connection pathway. Aurora is located approximately 25 km north of Port Augusta within South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf Renewable Energy Zone, spanning a site of 16 km².
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What the MoU covers
Under the MoU, 1414 Degrees and EVCS will work together, on a non-binding and non-exclusive basis, to assess:
- Technical and commercial feasibility of a dedicated heavy vehicle charging site at Aurora, including indicative charging capacity and site layout
- Power supply, grid connection, and firming requirements alongside the company’s broader Aurora development plans
- Regulatory, planning, and approvals pathway required to support development
- A pathway toward negotiating a binding agreement covering development, operation, and maintenance of the site, should both parties elect to proceed
The MoU does not commit either party to proceed and confers no exclusivity on EVCS.
EVCS is an Australian specialist in EV charging infrastructure, providing services spanning site assessment and feasibility, charging equipment supply and installation, load and charger management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and support. The 1414 Degrees in-house team also brings relevant experience to the assessment, with members having prior backgrounds in EV charging infrastructure and energy modelling, including work with Chargefox and OTR.
Executive Chairman Dr Kevin Moriarty
“In July we identified heavy vehicle charging as one of the potential early commercial opportunities at Aurora. This MoU moves that opportunity to the next stage, working with EV Charging Systems to assess what a viable charging development at Aurora would require technically and commercially.
“It is another step in our strategy to progressively commercialise Aurora, using the precinct’s infrastructure advantages and strategic location to support staged development alongside the larger transmission-connected opportunity.”
Why Aurora’s location makes this opportunity compelling
Port Augusta functions as a major junction for east-west and north-south freight movements across Australia. The Stuart Highway, which runs from Port Augusta to Darwin, serves major mining, industrial, and regional operations across northern South Australia, making the corridor a high-traffic route for heavy transport fleets.
Aurora’s 33 kV connection pathway is central to the near-term strategy. Rather than waiting for the proposed 275 kV transmission connection that underpins the precinct’s full-scale development, the 33 kV pathway provides the potential to support earlier commercial activity ahead of the 275 kV transmission connection. An EV charging operation could generate revenue while the larger transmission-connected build-out progresses in parallel.
The 33 kV pathway as a route to early revenue via EV charging was first flagged in July 2026, when 1414 Degrees also reported that global electric truck sales surpassed 400,000 units in 2025 and that a federal A$70 million CEFC package was backing Australian EV truck deployment along corridors like the Stuart Highway.
The proposal is also aligned with government planning direction. South Australia’s Far North Regional Plan identifies enhanced EV charging infrastructure for freight vehicles along key routes including the Stuart and Olympic Dam Highways, positioning the Aurora site consistently with established regional priorities.
How this fits the Aurora development roadmap
| Development Stage | Infrastructure | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Early commercial activity | 33 kV connection pathway | MoU signed — feasibility underway |
| Stage 1 BESS | 140 MW / 280 MWh Battery Energy Storage System | Near-term revenue opportunity |
| Full precinct development | 275 kV transmission connection | Longer-term |
What investors should watch for next
The MoU initiates a structured assessment process rather than confirming a development outcome. Key milestones to monitor include:
- Completion of the technical and commercial feasibility assessment
- Determination of indicative charging capacity and site configuration
- Scoping of the regulatory and approvals pathway
- A decision by both parties on whether to negotiate a binding agreement
1414 Degrees has stated it will keep the market informed of material developments, including if a binding agreement is reached.
In parallel with the EVCS assessment, 1414 Degrees is also running an Aurora partner capital EOI targeting A$350-550 million for Stage One, comprising the 140 MW BESS and 70 MW solar PV development, with partner selection targeted by December 2026.
For investors, the MoU represents optionality at relatively low cost. Aurora’s 33 kV pathway could support near-term commercial revenue without requiring the full 275 kV grid upgrade, adding a potential incremental revenue stream to the company’s existing platform as the larger precinct build-out is pursued over a longer horizon.
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