EV Destination Charging Grants Available (Electrical Only)

July 27, 2024

Exciting times ahead for anyone that's thinking of an EV charger.

The NSW Government is investing $20 million to support the rollout of EV chargers at thousands of tourist destinations across regional NSW.

Round 2 of the NSW EV destination charging grant is now open, with $10 million in available funding to support the purchase and installation of EV chargers at eligible locations.

The grant covers up to 75% of the cost for eligible regional business and councils to purchase and install EV chargers - WOW!

See our spreadsheet which guides you on the accepted chargers and businesses likely to pick up the grant.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:1cfc2e91-d464-49cd-97d5-b12a1483c54e

A quick summary of the grant:

  • Open to NSW local government areas
  • There is an approved charger list and and charger software (attached in excel)
  • EV Charger hardware is covered at 75% of the cost
  • EV Charger installation is covered at 75%, capped at $3000.
  • EV Charger software subscriptions are covered at 75% for the first year

Some more information is available at:

https://electricvehiclecouncil.com.au/programs/nsw-destination-charging/

https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/ev-destination-charging-grants-round-2

For more information online funding guidelines can be accessed here

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:607a0052-a518-49d1-9223-3b8f906fedc9

It is also recommended for applicants to read the Application Handbook

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:43857ce5-d8a2-42c3-87ca-576a3a40dd25

Get involved and get yourself a grant!

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