Govt grants to stimulate EV uptake in WA

The WA Government has launched round two of its grants program to make EV chargers more affordable for businesses, not‑for-profits and LGAs.

Launched by Energy Minister Bill Johnston at the Cook government’s Charge Up Workplace Grants program at the EV Expo at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, round two includes $12.5 million to expand EV charging infrastructure throughout the state.

Aimed at not-for-profits, small and medium businesses and local government authorities, the grants fund up to 50% of the cost of purchasing and installing an EV charger. The funding includes AC chargers and faster DC chargers ranging from 7 to 350 kW.

The grants are designed to maximise daytime EV charging, promote off-peak charging, support the conversion to EV fleets and, over time, stimulate a second-hand EV market.

“In the first round, we assisted small and medium businesses, not-for-profits and local government authorities in installing EV chargers for their customers, clients and staff,” Johnston said.

“Thanks to these grants, chargers are now operational in regional communities that support local tourism, small businesses and community service organisations.”

About $2.4 million in grants has already been approved to install 403 chargers in 221 locations from Karratha to Albany, as well as around the Perth metropolitan area.

Applications for round two close on 3 May 2024. For more information, visit: www.wa.gov.au/chargeup.

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