Charging up EV infrastructure in WA

WA’s Cook government has opened up a third round of its Charge Up Grants, which support not-for-profits, small businesses and local governments to install charging infrastructure throughout the state.

The grants cover up to half of the costs of installing EV infrastructure, and are designed to increase the availability of chargers at a range of locations, including workplaces, local attractions, tourist destinations and along key travel routes.

“These grants are a great way to help organisations support the energy transition,” said Energy, Environment and Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby.

“This funding is available to support a wide range of users to install EV charging infrastructure where there is growing demand, including at workplaces and local tourist attractions.”

So far, more than $4.5 million of grant funding has been approved to assist organisations, businesses and local governments to install 611 chargers in 341 locations, spanning as far north as Port Hedland and as far south as Walpole.

The Charge Up Grants program has previously supported organisations such as Brightwater Care Group and MSWA, Evedon Lakeside Retreat, the City of Bayswater, and the Shires of Upper Gasgoyne and Katanning.

“By funding charging infrastructure and easing range anxiety for EV drivers, we are helping reduce carbon emissions and putting WA closer to achieving net zero emissions by 2050,” Whitby said.

Charge Up Grant applications opened on 8 October 2024 and close on 30 June 2025.

For more information, visit: www.wa.gov.au/chargeup.

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