This program provides co-funding for local government or charge point operators (CPOs) to install, own, operate and maintain kerbside EV charging infrastructure.

The EV kerbside charging grants aim to:

• support NSW’s goal of being the easiest place in Australia to own and drive an EV

• increase EV charging options for EV drivers with limited or no access to off-street parking

• cater for an increasing number of EV drivers and instil confidence in those considering the transition to an EV

• test different kerbside charging technologies and commercial models to develop a sustainable kerbside charging market

• provide information and support on planning approvals pathways for kerbside charging.

This program is administered by Office of Energy and Climate Change.

The kerbside charging grants provide co-funding for local government or charge point operators (CPOs) to install, own, operate and maintain kerbside EV charging infrastructure in eligible local government areas (LGAs) that were assessed as having the least access to off-street parking for their population density. 

• A total of $800,000 NSW Government contribution per applicant can be requested in round 1. 

• The NSW Government contribution must be no more than 80% of the total installation and equipment cost per requested EV charger, capped at $10,000 per charge port.

• Where the asset owner incurs third-party EV charger software subscription costs, applications may include up to 80% of the cost of a 3-year EV charger software subscription for each charging site.

Funding will be prioritised for projects that can demonstrate both value for money and merit.