300 new EV charging ports for NSW

Drivers across NSW will be able to access hundreds of new fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers, as the state government rolls out another major round of funding aimed at accelerating the transition to EVs and closing critical charging gaps. 

The latest NSW Government announcement includes over 300 new fast charging ports at 103 locations, thanks to $16.1 million in grants awarded under the third round of its Fast Charging Infrastructure program.  

Backed by co-investment from industry partners including BP, Evie, Tesla, and the NRMA, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to deliver over 1000 fast charging bays by 2025, which to date comprises $135.5 million. In total, the NSW Government says it will commit $149 million towards the strategy. 

Network operators including the NRMA, Energy Australia, Plus ES, and Tesla will boost funding by approximately $25 million and work to deliver the infrastructure, with each site receiving between $200,000 and $600,000 in grant support. 

“Making charging faster and eliminating range anxiety are key to getting more EVs on the road in NSW,” said NSW energy minister, Penny Sharpe.  

She added the program will “make it easier to charge EVs away from home, while also helping to reduce climate pollution”. 

The new chargers will be built in all corners of the state, from Broken Hill in the far west to Lismore in the north, and as far south as Bega. Many sites will be capable of delivering up to 400kW, meaning a top-up to 80 per cent could take as little as 10 to 15 minutes for the latest EV models. 

Fast charging design that meets real-world needs 

What sets this rollout apart is a growing focus on inclusivity and functionality. The latest round of funding includes sites with disability access, a feature that is sorely needed. Most current EV charging spaces have little space to move around the vehicle and have obstacles such as gutters, which make it hard or impossible to navigate for those in wheelchairs and with lower mobility. 

Another initiative in this round is pull-through charging bays, designed for EVs towing trailers, caravans, or boats – key for regional and recreational drivers. 

EV charging as a public utility 

While Australian EV sales have slowed in recent months, likely due to global headwinds and the cost of living, the wheels are still in motion for the majority of carmakers to go electric, and the influx of new EV brands from China continues to increase. 

As EV sales grew to make up almost 10 per cent of new car sales in NSW in 2024, infrastructure struggled to keep up. Long queues at holiday hotspots and patchy coverage in remote regions have been common complaints. 

This latest investment is a strong signal the NSW Government still sees charging infrastructure as a public good, not just a private business opportunity. 

There is also a longer-term ambition underpinning the effort: the state wants to see 50 per cent of new car sales electric by 2030, and the transport sector to be net-zero by 2050. 

Where will the new EV chargers be located? 

The latest fast charger rollout will span a wide cross-section of NSW, with new sites confirmed for both metropolitan and regional areas.  

In Greater Sydney, chargers will be installed in suburbs including Ashfield, Balgowlah, Belrose, Breakfast Point, Campsie, Eastlakes, Gladesville, Gregory Hills, Gymea, Homebush, Kensington, Killara, Leichhardt, Lidcombe, Mascot, Mosman, Northbridge, Parramatta, Smithfield, Strathfield, Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park, Taren Point, Wentworthville, and Warrawong.  

Regional centres and country towns also set to benefit include Bega, Dubbo, Jerrabomberra, Jindabyne, Macksville, Mudgee, Ourimbah, Picton, Queanbeyan, Robin Hill, Singleton, Tuggerah, and Willow Tree – extending the reach of fast charging beyond major highways and into local communities. 

What's next? 

Construction on the new sites will begin this year, with all funded locations expected to be online by 2027. A further round of grants is also in the works, with more focus expected on destination charging and apartment-friendly options. 

For drivers, it means more confidence to go electric – and go further – knowing the charging network is finally starting to catch up with the pace of EV adoption. 

A community EV event will take place at Engadine Town Square on May 24, 2025. For more details see NSW Government EV strategy page.