The Electric Vehicle Council said the NSW government’s investment in 549 new kerbside chargers will make it easier for more Australians to make the switch to EVs.
The $2.8 million government investment, combined with private co-funding, will see kerbside EV chargers across 130 suburbs in LGAs including Parramatta, Inner West and City of Sydney.
The announcement comes amid rising EV sales, which made up more than 12 per cent of new car sales in the first half of this year, up from 9.6 per cent in the same period the year before.
Electric Vehicle Council CEO Julie Delvecchio said: “More kerbside chargers across NSW will make it easier for more Australians to switch to EVs, including renters, apartment dwellers, and those without garages or driveways.
“The majority of EV drivers charge at home most of the time, and use public charging some of the time. More public chargers are essential to help Australians without home charging, support long road trips, and ease range anxiety.
“Visible, accessible chargers on local streets make EVs more practical for more Australians, boosting their confidence and making the switch easier.
“More EVs are good for everybody - they reduce emissions, improve the air we all breathe, and make our streets a lot quieter. Of course, EV drivers can also save thousands of dollars every year on fuel and maintenance costs too.
“The NSW government’s EV kerbside charging investment couldn’t come at a better time as Australians now have access to more than 150 EV models, with options to suit every lifestyle 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 NSW government EV kerbside charging grants have been awarded to Charge Post, Connected Kerb, EVX, Plus ES and EF Asset Management, who will contribute an additional $2.2 million.
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Sofie Wainwright 0403 920 301