Electric vehicle (EV) drivers across New South Wales will soon have more options to top up their cars closer to home, thanks to a $2.8 million investment in new kerbside charging infrastructure announced today by the Minns Labor Government.
Unveiled on Tuesday 9 July, the funding will support the installation of 549 new EV chargers across 130 suburbs, focusing on areas where residents lack access to off-street parking such as apartments and townhouses.
The initiative is part of the EV Kerbside Charging Grants program, which aims to make EV charging more accessible and convenient in densely populated areas.
“Expanding our charging network gives drivers the confidence they need to go electric, knowing ample charging options are readily available, even if they don’t have a garage or off-street parking,” said Acting Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Paul Scully.
“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.”
The new infrastructure will be delivered by five grant recipients—Charge Post, Connected Kerb, EVX, Plus ES, and EF Asset Management—who will contribute an additional $2.2 million in private investment, bringing the total program value to $5 million.
Local Government Areas set to benefit from the rollout include:
- City of Parramatta (70 chargers)
- Northern Beaches (66 chargers)
- City of Sydney (48 chargers)
- Newcastle (48 chargers)
- Inner West (47 chargers)
- Ryde (42 chargers)
In total, 22 councils will receive new chargers, including regional cities such as Wollongong, Shellharbour and Newcastle. Chargers will be installed either kerbside or in public council car parks and will range from 7kW to 22kW, using both pole-mounted and pedestal designs. Installations will take place over the next 12 months.
For Fleet Managers working in urban council areas, property development, or local service delivery, this rollout reduces one of the key infrastructure barriers to deploying EVs in locations where drivers can’t charge at home. The new charging points will offer practical access for both pool and salary-packaged vehicles based at apartments or in densely built-up zones.
While this grant program targets metro and inner-urban areas, the government continues to support charging expansion in rural and regional NSW through other schemes such as the EV Destination Charging and Fast Charging Grants.
More information about the EV Kerbside Charging Grants program is available at:
🔗 energy.nsw.gov.au/electric-vehicle-kerbside
Key Takeaway for Fleet and Sustainability Managers:
This announcement reflects a growing trend in NSW towards “charging equity”—ensuring that residents and workers in multi-unit dwellings or high-density housing aren’t left behind in the EV transition. For sustainability plans targeting net zero emissions and for finance teams modelling EV Total Cost of Ownership, this infrastructure rollout makes urban EV adoption more feasible without requiring expensive upgrades to residential strata sites.
