Key information
- Round 3 closed for applications on Friday 28 March 2025.
- Up to $12 million in funding was available across 71 eligible zones
- Round 3 had significant changes to eligibility criteria
- If you were not eligible as an applicant, you can still register your interest to be a site host
- For more information on what was available, read our round 3 guidelines (PDF, 3.96 MB)
Resources for applicants
Learn more about round 3 of the destinations charging grants with our resources below:
- Round 3 guidelines (PDF, 3.96 MB)
- Round 3 eligible zones online map
- Round 3 frequently asked questions (FAQs)
About the Electric vehicle destination charging grant
Regional destination chargers are an important part of building a comprehensive public electric vehicle (EV) charging network across NSW.
We’re working to make NSW the easiest place to own and operate an EV in Australia, with a $199 million investment to develop a world-class EV charging network across the state.
The NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy outlines a $20 million investment in the EV destination charging grant program. This program supports the roll out of widespread public EV charging infrastructure at visitor destinations across regional NSW.
The NSW Government’s grant objectives are to:
- overcome range anxiety and help create a world-class EV charging network
- support destinations across regional NSW to be EV-ready
- support the growth of the NSW visitor economy and the ability to cater for an increasing number of EV drivers
- support the development of EV-friendly road trips across regional NSW
- reduce emissions and accelerate our transition to net zero.
Changes to Round 3
Round 3 had some significant changes to previous rounds. This funding round was co-funding private EV charge point operators (CPOs) who install, own and operate low powered direct current (DC) public EV chargers between 24kW to 100kW in eligible zones across regional NSW. This infrastructure will help supplement the existing growing network of slower AC destination chargers and ultra-fast charging stations.
This round funded up to 80% of costs associated with EV charger installations, up to a maximum of $200,000 per site.
The latest round of the EV destination charging grants closed on Friday, 28 March 2025.
Get an EV charger located at your business
We know from our previous funding rounds that an EV charger can put a business on the map for EV drivers. Literally.
More and more drivers are switching to EVs and they’re planning their trips around EV charging locations.
Having EV chargers can help attract more customers and increase their time spent at your site. The NSW Government are looking for businesses who are interested in hosting EV chargers in this latest funding round.
What we have achieved so far
Over $5 million in co-funding has been awarded to date to support regional businesses and local councils with the purchase and installation of EV charge ports.
Over 550 sites have been successful under the program to date.
Over 1,300 government funded EV charging ports are now being installed across regional NSW as we continue to build Australia's largest destination charging network.
Resources and support for applicants
These guidelines provide information about eligibility, funding details, the application process and terms and conditions relating to round 3.
There’s a good chance someone has asked the same question as you. Check out our frequently asked questions to have yours answered.
Find the locations eligible for round 3 EV destination charging grant funding across NSW on our Round 3 Eligible Zone Map.
This letter template is for site hosts. Site hosts must provide Charge Point Operators (CPOs) with this letter of support documenting their permission to install EV chargers on their land. Charge Point Operators (CPOs) will submit this letter to the NSW Government for each site proposed as part of their grant application.
All successful recipients of NSW Government funding must acknowledge the NSW Government. The Funding Acknowledgement Guidelines outline these requirements.
Watch our round 3 information session to learn how to participate in the destination charging grants.
Information on previous Destination charging funding rounds
The NSW Government previously ran 2 rounds of grant funding between 2022 and 2024. Applicants looking for information on previous rounds, such as funding guidelines, FAQs, NSW Government’s approved EV charger and software lists and how to claim grant payments, can be viewed our previous destinations charging rounds page.
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