NSW is to install 549 new EV kerbside chargers in 130 suburbs over 12 months. Image: (Joenomias) Menno de Jong/Pixabay
The Electric Vehicle Council says that the NSW Government decision to install 549 new kerbside chargers will make it easier to switch to EVs.
According to government, it will spend $2.8 million in grants, matched by $2.2m from the private sector, to install the chargers in 130 suburbs.
These suburbs range across metropolitan Sydney, the Hunter and Illawarra.
Council CEO Julie Delvecchio says more drivers will find it easier to go electric, especially those without off-street parking.
“Most EV drivers charge at home most of the time and use public charging some of the time,” she says.
“More public chargers are essential to help Australians without home charging, support long road trips, and ease range anxiety.”
Delvecchio says there are now more than 150 EV models to choose from (with options) and prices starting at around $30,000.
“We support this roll out as a crucial step toward building a charging network that’s reliable and fair.”
The council says EV sales are rising; they comprise more than 12% of new car sales this year so far compared to 9.6% for the same period in 2024.
GOVERNMENT’S ROLE
Acting Minister for Climate Change and Energy Paul Scully says expanding the state’s charging network will give drivers confidence to go electric.
“EVs give people the chance to slash household transport costs and accelerate our journey to net-zero emissions – every EV charger installed brings us closer to a cleaner, more affordable transport future,” he says.
Chargers ranging from 7 kilowatts to 22kW, pole-mounted and pedestal, will be installed on kerbsides and in council car parks over 12 months.
The grants will go to five companies: Charge Post, Connected Kerb, EVX, Plus ES and EF Asset Management.
The chargers will be installed across 22 Local Government Areas.
Of these, Parramatta will have the most (70), Newcastle gets 48, Wollongong gets 12 and Shellharbour gets 4.
