Australia EV Charging Grants
Residents, businesses, strata properties, councils and organisations may be eligible for EV charging grants and rebates across Australia. Explore current and previous funding programs to see what support may be available for your EV charger installation.
EV Charger Grants and Rebates in Australia
EV charger grants can help reduce the upfront cost of installing charging infrastructure at workplaces, dealerships, tourism businesses, commercial properties and other eligible sites.
Funding availability varies between states, and many programs are only open for a limited time.
Australia-wide
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who can apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream | Up to $8 million per application. Up to 50% of metro costs or 80% in regional and journey locations | Incorporated organisations installing public fast chargers at automotive dealerships or EV repair sites. Minimum 25 charging bays per application | Opencloses 28 August 2026 |
| DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream | Previous round: up to $3,000 per charger and $21,000 per site | Automotive dealerships and EV repairers | ClosedRound 2 ran 22 September 2025–30 April 2026. Round 3 is expected in the second half of 2026, with new funding limits |
| ARENA Driving the Nation Program | No fixed rebate; project funding assessed individually | Larger demonstration and deployment projects, including heavy-vehicle charging, vehicle-to-grid and charging innovation | Openapplications considered on an ongoing basis. Not a standard charger rebate |
Western Australia
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who can apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants – Round 3 | Up to 50% of eligible charger, installation and software costs | WA small and medium businesses, not-for-profits and local governments. Up to four chargers per site and five sites per applicant | Closed8 October 2024–30 June 2025 |
| Switch Your Thinking rewards | Selected equipment and installation offers | Residents and businesses in participating Perth councils | Available, but not a government grant |
South Australia
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who can apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Adelaide Sustainability Incentives Scheme | One-way charger: 50% up to $1,000. Smart charger: 25% up to $2,000. Demand-management system: 25% up to $1,000 stand-alone or 50% up to $10,000 when network-integrated | Eligible homes, strata properties, SMEs, commercial buildings, not-for-profits and community or sporting organisations within the City of Adelaide. Demand management requires at least four chargers connected to one NMI | Opensubject to available funding |
| City of Holdfast Bay Green Living Rebates | $200 per EV charging station | Households and businesses within the City of Holdfast Bay. One rebate per financial year | Openuntil funding is exhausted |
| City of Port Adelaide Enfield Green Business Incentive Scheme | Up to $2,000 for zero-emission transport initiatives, including EV or e-bike chargers | Small and medium businesses within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield | Not currently verified for 2026–27The scheme was open during 2025–26 and was still promoted in February 2026, but it is not listed on the council’s current grant page. Confirm with council before advertising it as open |
Victoria
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who could apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charging for Business Fleets | $1.46 million awarded across 12 organisations | Victorian businesses transitioning private fleets to electric vehicles | Closed24 May–22 July 2022 |
| EV Charging for Council Fleets | $1.25 million awarded across 25 councils | Victorian local governments installing fleet chargers | Closed4 December 2021–4 February 2022 |
| Destination Charging Across Victoria | $5.4 million awarded to 32 applicants for 133 charging stations | Regional tourism businesses, councils and organisations | Closed24 May–25 June 2021. Additional funding announced in April 2026 went to existing recipients; it was not a new application round |
| Zero Emissions Vehicle Emerging Technologies | $2 million awarded to three projects | Organisations developing innovative charging and zero-emission vehicle technology | Closed30 October 2022–10 February 2023 |
New South Wales
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who can apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Fleets Kick-start Funding | AC charging up to $6,000 per port. DC charging: 50% up to $60,000 per port | ABN holders operating an eligible NSW fleet. Charger funding must accompany an eligible EV application | Open16 December 2025–30 November 2026, or until funding is exhausted |
| Fast Charging Grants – Round 4 | Up to $700,000 per remote charging station and 90% of eligible costs. Lower limits apply in metro and regional areas | Incorporated charge point operators and eligible state-owned organisations | Closed4 December 2025–24 April 2026 |
| EV Destination Charging Grants – Round 3 | Up to 80% of eligible costs, capped at $200,000 per site | Charge point operators installing 24–100kW chargers at eligible regional tourism locations | Closed16 October 2024–28 March 2025 |
| Kerbside Charging Grants – Round 2 | Up to 80% of eligible costs and $800,000 per applicant | Charge point operators working with NSW councils to install kerbside charging | Closed23 July–9 December 2024 |
| EV Ready Buildings Grant | 80% of infrastructure costs up to $80,000, plus 50% of eligible software costs up to $1,200 | Eligible residential strata buildings with at least ten apartments and off-street parking | ClosedStage 1 ran 17 October–15 December 2023. Invitation-only Stage 2 ran 15 August 2024–8 October 2025 |
| EV Fleets Competitive Bid – Round 6 | Variable competitive incentive covering eligible EVs and smart charging infrastructure | NSW organisations transitioning larger fleets | Closedinitial applications 16 April–2 July 2025; final bidding 7–18 July 2025 |
Tasmania
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who can apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Destination Charging Grant Program | Up to $2,500 per charger; maximum four chargers and $10,000 per business | Eligible Tasmanian paid accommodation businesses installing permanent 7–22kW AC chargers | Open3 July–31 August 2026 |
| ChargeSmart 3 | Up to $50,000, with at least an equal applicant contribution | Businesses, organisations and councils installing public DC fast chargers | Closed6 February–24 March 2025 |
Queensland
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who could apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Co-Fund Scheme | Up to $3 million per entity and less than 50% of total project value | Organisations delivering eligible public fast-charging infrastructure | ClosedStage 2 ran 24 October 2022–6 February 2023. No further rounds are currently planned |
Northern Territory
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who could apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger Residential and Business Grants Scheme | $1,000 for residential chargers or $2,500 for business chargers | NT-registered EV owners installing a charger at an eligible home or business | ClosedJuly 2022–31 December 2025. Approved installations had to be finalised by 31 May 2026 |
Australian Capital Territory
| Grant or rebate | Funding available | Who could apply | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Business Program – EV Charger Rebate | 50% of eligible costs, capped at $3,300 including GST | ACT businesses operating or subcontracting a fleet and registered with the Sustainable Business Program | Closed under the published termsfinal claims were due 26 June 2026. The opening date is not stated in the current official material |
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FAQs Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for an EV charging grant?
What is the purpose of the business EV charger grant?
What costs are covered by the grant?
Can residents apply for an EV charger rebate?
How do I apply for an EV charging grant?
How can EV Charging Systems help me?
Who is eligible for an EV charging grant?
Who is eligible for an EV charging grant?
Eligibility depends on the individual program. Funding may be available to businesses, strata properties, not-for-profit organisations, local governments, fleet operators, tourism providers and charge point operators. Some council rebates are also available to residents within participating areas.
What is the purpose of the business EV charger grant?
What costs can an EV charging grant cover?
Depending on the program, funding may cover EV charger hardware, installation, electrical upgrades, civil works, load management systems and eligible charging software. Each grant has its own funding limits, co-contribution requirements and eligible expenses.
What costs are covered by the grant?
Are EV charging grants available in every state?
EV charging grants are not always available in every state. Some programs are offered nationally, while others are limited to a particular state, council area, industry or type of property. Funding availability also changes as rounds open and close.
Can residents apply for an EV charger rebate?
Can residents apply for an EV charger rebate?
Some local councils provide rebates for residential EV charger installations, but there is no universal household rebate available across Australia. Your eligibility will depend on your property location, charger type and the conditions of the relevant council program.
How do I apply for an EV charging grant?
How do I apply for an EV charging grant?
Start by checking the program’s eligibility requirements and application dates. Most grants require a project plan, charger quote and supporting business or property information. You may need approval before purchasing equipment or beginning installation work.
How can EV Charging Systems help me?
How can EV Charging Systems help me?
We can help identify relevant funding opportunities, review your charging requirements, recommend suitable hardware and prepare an installation quote. We can also provide the technical information required to support an eligible grant application.
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