The upgrade follows connectivity issues with the previous charger, with Girgarre Town Development Committee chair Jan Smith describing the new charger as a good asset for the town.
“When the other one didn’t work, it was a headache,” Ms Smith said.
“Now we’ve got this one, and we know it works, and it just adds to the flavour of the green (direction we’re taking).”
Ms Smith said the charger complemented the town’s efforts to building a community centred around sustainability and cleaner living.
“It has meant Girgarre’s got a future which is a bit different to what we ever thought it was going to be,” she said.
The upgraded charger has already served its first user, with Gargarro Botanic Garden Café owner Joel Raglus welcoming the improvement and convenience it offers residents and visitors to the town.
“Having the cable with it now, it's just one less thing people have to worry about bringing their own cable,” he said.
The upgrade was carried out by Potentia Energy, which operates the nearby Girgarre Solar Farm and has supported several sustainability initiatives in the community.
“We’re pleased to give locals and visitors a faster, more convenient way to charge and to keep supporting the Girgarre community alongside our solar farm,” a Potentia Energy spokesperson said.
Ms Smith said the new charger was something community members could take pride in.
“It's a combined effort by the whole the community, and we’re pretty proud of where we’re at.”
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