The NSW Government is committing a further $16.5 million to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure and support businesses switching their fleets to electric, as the number of EVs registered across the state surpasses 155,000.
The new investment includes funding for additional kerbside chargers as well as incentives for businesses, councils and other organisations to electrify vehicle fleets.
Thousands of NSW drivers and businesses are already reducing their operating costs by switching to electric vehicles, with potential savings of around $3,000 per vehicle each year.
The announcement comes as EV adoption continues to accelerate nationally, with electric vehicle sales across Australia surpassing petrol-only vehicle sales in the previous month for the first time.
$5 Million for More Kerbside Chargers
A further $5 million will be made available to charge point operators to install public EV chargers for drivers who do not have access to private off-street charging, including many apartment residents.
Funding of up to:
- $6,000 per AC charging port
- $30,000 per DC fast-charging port
will be available under the program.
The chargers will be installed on streets and in car parks across 37 Local Government Areas in Greater Sydney and regional NSW identified as having a greater need for kerbside charging infrastructure.
For the first time, eligible locations will also include commercial car parks, expanding the program beyond traditional kerbside and council-owned sites.
All participating charging sites will be required to source 100 per cent renewable electricity for their ongoing electricity use.
The NSW Government says the expansion is particularly aimed at EV owners who cannot install chargers at home. Round 3 of the EV Kerbside Charging Grants is scheduled to open on 21 September 2026 and close on 21 December 2026.
$11.5 Million to Help Businesses Electrify Fleets
A further $11.5 million will support businesses, non-government organisations and councils looking to replace conventional fleet vehicles with electric alternatives and install associated charging infrastructure.
The grants target larger organisations operating fleets of 21 or more vehicles, including:
- Passenger vehicles
- SUVs
- Vans
- Utes
- Small trucks up to 4.5 tonnes
Funding of up to $8,000 per DC fast-charging port and $2,000 per AC charging port will be available under the new allocation.
NSW’s broader EV fleets incentive already provides financial support to businesses transitioning to electric vehicles, with larger fleet operators able to access competitive funding programs.
Almost 5,000 Fleet EVs Already Supported
Government funding for fleet electrification has so far supported organisations to purchase almost 5,000 electric fleet vehicles and install more than 1,500 EV chargers.
Across NSW, government programs have funded more than 3,300 EV chargers at over 1,200 locations, spanning metropolitan, regional and remote communities.
Previous rounds of the kerbside charging program alone committed $6.9 million towards installing more than 1,000 charging ports across 38 local government areas.
The latest $16.5 million package is expected to add hundreds more electric vehicles and charging locations across NSW.
More Than 155,000 EVs Now Registered
More than 155,000 electric vehicles are now registered in NSW, reflecting the rapid growth of EV ownership across the state.
The NSW Government estimates the growing EV fleet is already helping motorists reduce fuel costs while avoiding more than 200 million litres of petrol consumption each year.
Energy Minister Penny Sharpe said the new investment would increase charging options in areas where drivers need them most while helping businesses reduce operating costs through fleet electrification.
The latest funding forms part of the NSW Government’s broader EV strategy, which includes public fast charging, kerbside charging, fleet incentives and charging infrastructure across metropolitan, regional and remote NSW.
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