As part of round 2 of the EV Destination Charging grants program, 17 new EV charger sites, featuring 30 charging ports, will be installed across the Central Coast.
This initiative aims to support the growing number of EVs traveling to tourist destinations across regional NSW.
The $20M EV Destination Charging grants program is rolling out over 1,300 EV charge ports at more than 500 sites, ensuring convenient charging options for both visitors and locals state-wide.
These chargers complement the 189 fast charging stations that the NSW Government has allocated funding to under the NSW EV Strategy.
There will be a fast-charging station funded every 100km along all major regional routes across NSW.
The program has seen a diverse range of applications from tourism businesses and councils, with accommodation operators such as motels, hotels and caravan parks, leading the way in securing funding.
New Central Coast charger site locations include Budgewoi, Kulnura, Pretty Beach, West Gosford and Wyoming where they are installed in a mix of motels, hotels, hospitality venues and other places where visitors and locals flock.
Round 3 of the grant program is now open to applications, targeting EV charging gaps along established regional NSW road trip routes.
For more information on available funding or if you are a business, council or landowner in regional NSW looking to attract more visitors to your destination by hosting an EV charger visit: https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-destination
Minister for the Central Coast David Harris welcomed the funding and what it means for tourism across the Coast.
“By expanding our electric vehicle charging network, we're not just improving convenience for residents and visitors; we're also powering our local economy as more EV drivers mean more business for the Central Coast," he said.
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said electric vehicles provide a fantastic alternative for environmentally concious car owners.
Member for the Entrance David Mehan said the funding will help boost tourism to our area and provide greater EV charging opportunities for drivers.
