No Digging, No Delay: NHP’s RapidPost 50 brings fast charging to the kerb
15/01/2026
For too many EV drivers, kerbside charging remains a barrier throughout our local communities. No driveway. No dedicated off-street parking. Limited kerbside options are slowing EV adoption in our cities. Enter the RapidPost 50 kW DC charger, the first of its kind in Australia, designed and assembled locally by NHP in collaboration with Delta Electronics. It connects directly to existing street-power poles and delivers up to 50 kW of DC charging, or shared output for two vehicles, without trenching, major civil works or long deployment lead times. While solving kerbside challenges in our cities, RapidPost can also extend fast-charging access to regional and remote communities—using existing pole infrastructure to bring EV charging to places traditional installations can’t easily reach.
Meeting the demand for fast, convenient urban charging
EV adoption in Australia is accelerating:
- According to the Electric Vehicle Council’s (EVC) State of EVs 2025 report, Australians purchased 72,758 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in the first six months of 2025, a 24.4 % increase over the same period in 2024.
- The same report shows that EVs now account for approximately 12.1% of all new car sales in Australia.
- Public fast-charging infrastructure is rapidly expanding: the EVC’s report notes 1,272 fast-charging locations nation-wide by mid-2025, and 4,192 high‑power public plugs, representing growth of around 20% and 22% respectively year‑on‑year.
- Meanwhile, according to the Australian Government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy 2024‑25 update, EVs made up 10.9% of new light‑vehicle sales in the twelve months to June 2025, underlining both the progress and the scale of what still needs to be done.
These figures emphasise two critical truths: EVs are entering the early mainstream, yet charging infrastructure remains a bottleneck — in high-density inner-city areas for drivers who rely on off-street parking, and in regional and rural communities where fast, accessible charging is still limited.
Innovation meets reality: What makes RapidPost special
RapidPost isn’t just another EV charger, it’s the result of months of collaboration between NHP and Delta, combining deep research and development, local assembly, and practical engineering. Designed to meet the real challenges of kerbside EV charging, RapidPost brings fast, scalable charging to urban streets and high-density areas where traditional chargers struggle to reach and can also bring reliable fast charging to regional and remote communities along key road corridors.
1. Pole-mounted deployment via existing assets
- Bolts onto or beside existing power poles—no trenching, civil works, or long-lead installation.
- Reduces time, cost, and disruption, making deployment faster and more scalable.
2. 50 kW DC fast charging at the kerbside
- Delivers up to 50 kW DC to a single vehicle.
- Split-load mode powers two CCS2 vehicles simultaneously.
- Can charge most EVs from 20% to 80% in under two hours, aligning with typical kerbside parking restrictions.
- Integrated credit card reader allows drivers to pay on the spot — no apps required.
- A major upgrade for kerbside charging, where slower AC chargers or low-power public units previously dominated.
3. Locally designed and built for Australian conditions
- Engineered in collaboration with Delta for harsh outdoor environments.
- Robust design for public spaces, with a steel casing and small display screens to reduce wear and tampering risk.
- Proudly designed and assembled in Australia.
4. Scalable, future-ready, and fully supported
- Deployable on kerbside streets, providing convenient access for residents of nearby apartment complexes, retail areas, and other high-density urban locations via existing power poles.
- Supported by NHP Total Care for commissioning, maintenance, and ongoing technical support.
- Minimises community disruption while maximising accessibility for EV drivers.
Who is this for?
RapidPost delivers real-world solutions for urban EV charging, making fast, kerbside charging feasible where traditional approaches struggle. It’s particularly relevant for:
- Local councils & municipalities – Enable publicly accessible fast charging for residents who don’t have off-street parking, with faster deployment and minimal disruption.
- Property developers & strata owners – Provide EV charging in high-density residential or mixed-use sites without the need for costly civil works or underground trenching.
- Utilities & grid operators – Utilise existing pole infrastructure to reduce grid connection complexity and support distributed deployment at scale.
- Commercial fleet operators & workplaces – Deliver cost-effective kerbside charging for fleet or shared parking zones.
- Charging network operators – Expand urban networks with scalable, low-footprint fast-charging assets.
- Regional councils & remote communities – Deploy fast, reliable EV charging in areas where traditional infrastructure is limited, using existing pole networks to close the accessibility gap.
The broader impact: Accelerating EV adoption and urban sustainability
By addressing a key accessibility gap, RapidPost is helping make EV charging convenient, fast, and available where it’s needed most. This has a ripple effect on urban sustainability and adoption:
- Reducing range anxiety and infrastructure barriers – More locations with fast, reliable charging give drivers confidence to switch to EVs, whether in dense urban streets or along regional corridors.
- Supporting emissions reduction – Transport accounts for ~22% of Australia’s total emissions, with light vehicles responsible for ~61% of that (per the National EV Strategy). RapidPost enables cleaner transport choices.
- Quick, cost-effective deployment – Using existing power-pole infrastructure, RapidPost avoids expensive civil works and long call-out fees. It’s a reliable, fast solution for both cities and rural communities.
- Enabling dense urban environments – In inner-city areas and apartment complexes, where off-street parking is limited, RapidPost’s rapid pole-mounted deployment is a true game-changer.
- Supporting government policy and funding initiatives – RapidPost aligns with national and state programs aimed at expanding kerbside and public fast-charging infrastructure, helping communities access government-backed solutions.
If you’re a council looking to roll out kerbside fast charging, a property developer preparing high-density sites for EV readiness, or a network operator seeking scalable, low-footprint public charging assets, NHP can help you deploy tomorrow’s EV infrastructure, quickly and cost-effectively.
Contact usThe RapidPost 50 is available now across Australia and New Zealand via NHP. It is backed by NHP’s local support, engineering expertise and the Total Care service offering.
Additionally, RapidPost is part of a full EV-charging portfolio — from AC wall boxes and destination chargers to high-capacity DC ultra-rapid units. For developers, councils, switchboard builders, consultants, and system integrators, NHP provides a complete range of charging solutions to suit any project requirement.