The NSW Government has announced it will invest $16.1 million to install 246 fast and ultra-fast EV chargers across the state.
The Government says the latest round of grant funding is boosted by private investment that will see a total of $41.2 million to roll-out the new charging ports – all to be powered by renewable energy.
Fast and ultra-fast chargers deliver rapid charging that replenishes EV batteries from 10 to 80% in just 10-15 minutes.
“Making charging faster and eliminating range anxiety are key to getting more EVs on the road in NSW,” said Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Sharpe.
“These charging stations will make it easier to charge EVs away from home, while also helping to reduce climate pollution.”
Many of the chargers will be accessible for drivers with a disability. Additionally, they will include pull-through charging bays to accommodate EV drivers towing caravans, boats and trailers, making it easier for long-distance travellers to charge their EVs.
The new EV chargers will be installed in 38 suburbs by five successful grant recipients: BP, Energy Australia, Plus ES, Tesla and NRMA.
The suburbs are:
- Ashfield
- Balgowlah
- Bega
- Belrose
- Breakfast Point
- Campsie
- Gladesville
- Dubbo
- Eastlakes
- Gregory Hills
- Gymea
- Homebush
- Jerrabomberra
- Jindabyne
- Kensington
- Killara
- Leichhardt
- Lidcombe
- Macksville
- Mascot
- Mosman
- Mudgee
- Northbridge
- Ourimbah
- Parramatta
- Picton
- Queanbeyan
- Robin Hill
- Singleton
- Smithfield
- Strathfield
- Sydney
- Sydney Olympic Park
- Taren Point
- Willow Tree
- Tuggerah
- Warrawong
- Wentworthville
“I’m thrilled to see the Minns Labor Government investment in construction of a well-connected charging network across NSW,” said Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart.
“We are already seeing the benefits of NSW Government investment here in Heathcote where today I have cut a ribbon to celebrate BP’s newest EV charging station, making it easier for EV drivers to hit the road quickly.”
