The NSW Government is co-funding an EV charging network. We seek landowners and leaseholders interested in hosting stations, to share a list of potential sites to developers (Charge Point Operators).
Key information
- Status: Open
- Application opened: 9 April 2024
- Application closes: 31 December 2026, 5:00 pm
Program objective
We are looking for sites throughout NSW which may be suitable to host public EV charging stations. When expressing interest, site hosts are allowing EV charging providers the opportunity to contact them regarding their site.
This program is administered by The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Eligibility
Who can apply
We’re currently looking for land owners and lease holders that might be interested in hosting EV charging stations, so that we may provide a list of possible sites to potential developers (Charge Point Operators).
Types of projects funded under this grant
Grant Programs available are as below:
The $149 million fast charging grants will add approximately 275 fast and ultra-fast charging stations across NSW. The fast charging grants will ensure that fast charging stations are no more than 5km apart in metropolitan areas and no more than 100 km apart on major roads and highways across NSW.
The EV destination charging grants are investing $20 million, to support regional businesses and councils to attract the growing number of EV drivers travelling throughout NSW.
What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
You will need to provide:
- your business name and Australian Business Number (ABN), if applicable
- a contact name, email address and phone number
- address of the proposed site/s to host public EV fast charging (or coordinates if no identifying address)
- confirmation you can dedicate 4 adjacent parking spaces to EV charging at the site
- your consent to make this information available to interested charging providers only who are considering applying for NSW Government funding.
Charging providers are also interested in the following information, if available, to help them identify the most suitable sites:
- a list of amenities on site or nearby such as food outlets, restrooms, lighting, Wi-Fi, shopping, playgrounds and leisure facilities including public gardens and parks
- site photos, including suggested parking spaces and any amenities
- electricity supply to the site (if known), including details of transformers or main switchboard location and capacity
- mobile network coverage at your location for EV charging communication.
Address the eligibility criteria
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
Start the application
Once funding rounds begin, charging providers interested in your site may contact you directly using the details you registered for your site.
Following initial discussions, if both parties are interested in progressing, it’s recommended that a letter of intent or a similar document be signed. The charging provider will then most likely begin investigating and reviewing more details about your site.
Please be aware that NSW Government is not involved in the negotiations between you and the EV charging provider. We recommend obtaining professional guidance for these negotiations.
Expressing your interest does not commit you to becoming a site host if you’re not able to reach a mutual agreement.
Following any agreement, charging providers may apply to the NSW Government for co-funding for the EV chargers at your site. It will take approximately 26 weeks to process applications to determine the successful applicants and sites.
If the application for your site is successful, the charging provider will contact you directly to negotiate a formal site agreement. We recommend getting professional guidance for these agreements. Once this agreement is in place, the charging provider will arrange any permissions and electricity connections and install the EV chargers.
Note: If you are a new applicant to SmartyGrants, you will need to register and create a password. If you are already registered, you can log in with your existing username and password.
Apply now
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Isaac Wall
Once we have verified site/s details, we will provide a confidential list of potential NSW EV charging sites to charging providers, who install and operate EV charging stations across NSW. This could occur at different times of year and for different funding rounds.
Your expression of interest will remain valid throughout this time. You can change or remove your details at any stage by emailing electric.vehicles@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Support and contact
electric.vehicles@environment.nsw.gov.au