NSW introduces curbside EV charging with more than 600 new ports

NSW introduces curbside EV charging with more than 600 new ports

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Motorists in NSW will benefit from the largest rollout of public curbside EV chargers in the country as the NSW Government awards the first round of subsidies for curbside electric vehicle charging.

The NSW Government is making good on its election promise to increase the use of electric vehicles by investing $4.1 million to install 671 EV charging ports at 391 locations across the state. This will be accompanied by $8 million in private investment.

Electric vehicles not only reduce transport costs for NSW households, but also help NSW meet our net-zero emissions targets. Expanding the state's EV charging infrastructure network gives drivers the confidence to hit the road in an electric vehicle, knowing they have many options to top up the battery.

The new curbside EV chargers provide more convenient charging options for drivers without off-site parking, such as those in apartments and busy metro areas.

The chargers will be installed in 16 local government areas, by 8 grant recipients:

  • Waverley Council
  • City of Newcastle
  • Evie Networks
  • EVSE
  • EVX
  • Shock charge
  • More ES
  • ChargePost.

The funding applies to chargers ranging from 7 kilowatts to 75 kilowatts and includes pole-mounted, pedestal and 'kiosk' EV chargers. They are installed on curbs or in public parking lots.

All chargers will be installed over the next twelve months and will be open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is part of the NSW Government's $209 million investment in charging infrastructure. The investment also finances:

  • $149 million for EV fast chargers that reduce the time it takes to top up batteries
  • $20 million for EV destination levy grants to install ports at regional tourism destinations in NSW
  • $10 million in EV-ready buildings to modernize EV infrastructure in apartment buildings.

The NSW Government has committed $260 million to support the rollout of an updated NSW EV Strategy, which will be released later this year.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe said:

“This investment will significantly increase the availability of public charging options and give people the confidence that their next car purchase can be an EV.

“Nearly 30% of NSW drivers do not have access to private off-street parking to charge an EV. That figure is significantly higher in urban areas.

“We will continue to roll out EV charging subsidies to further support NSW's goal of being the easiest place in Australia to own and drive an electric vehicle.”

Member for Coogee Dr. Marjorie O'Neill said:

“A combined total of $1.2 million will fund 202 charging ports across 138 locations across Sydney's eastern suburbs.

“We have now far exceeded our key election pledge to donate $700,000 to support EV charging infrastructure in the councils of Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra.

“This is further evidence that the interests of the people of my electorate of Coogee are best served by a Labor government.”

Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari said:

“We know that convenient and visible charging infrastructure in densely populated areas is critical to giving people the confidence to switch to electric vehicles.

“These chargers allow everyone to benefit from electric vehicles, including renters and people who cannot charge at home.

“This investment is important not only because of the immediate benefits it provides, but also because it serves as a strong signal to consumers that the NSW Government supports your switch to a zero tailpipe emission vehicle when you are ready to make the switch.”


Recipients of the first round of electric vehicle charging subsidies:

671 chargers will be installed in 16 local government areas:

  • Blacktown City Council
  • Burwood Council
  • City of Sydney Council
  • Georges Riverraad
  • Council Within West
  • Ku-ring-gai council
  • Lane Cove City Council
  • Liverpool City Council
  • Mosman Municipal Council
  • City of Newcastle
  • North Sydney Council
  • Northern Beaches Council
  • Randwick City Council
  • Waverley Council
  • Willoughby Town Council
  • Woollahra City Council

News item from New South Wales Minister for Energy and Climate Change


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