$39m boost to NSW's EV fast charging network

Applications are now open for Round 4 of the NSW Government’s EV fast charging grants program, accelerating the state’s transition to cleaner transport and helping electric vehicle drivers travel further.

The $39 million initiative invites private operators to co-fund fast charging stations around the state, with an emphasis on installing units in prescribed regional and remote areas to close the gaps existing in the rapidly expanding network.

To tackle these blackspots, the NSW Government is offering to fund up to 90% of installation costs, plus several years’ operating expenses, to incentivise more chargers in western NSW.

Operators will have the opportunity to submit grant applications to install fast charging stations in 104 zones across NSW including 73 in remote and regional areas and 31 in metropolitan NSW. Combined, this round of funding could deliver more than 100 fast charging stations, each with three or more charging bays.

“There are more than 100,000 EVs on NSW roads and the fast charging grants are becoming popular with charge point operators and drivers alike,” said the NSW DCCEEW Director of Transport Electrification and Safeguard, Terry Niemeier.

“I’m pleased with the refinements we’ve made to the grant in this fourth round to ensure the chargers are spread further than ever before.

“It means more fast chargers will be rolled out across NSW’s growing regional network so anyone in an EV can feel confident that fast charging is always within reach.”

Rounds 1–3 of the program approved $76 million in grants for 184 fast charging stations across the state, valued at $195 million when private investment is added to the state government’s contribution.

Applications for Round 4 close in April 2026.

Image caption: Faster charging station. Credit: NSW DCCEEW.