Released 17/07/2025
Funding of $890,000 has been allocated from the Public EV Infrastructure Fund to deliver more than 40 new chargers powering more than 70 charging bays across Canberra.
A mix of fast DC and slower AC charging bays will be installed to ensure all businesses and households can access chargers that best suit their needs.
Funding has been prioritised for projects that will help fill gaps in the existing network and provide EV drivers with more choice in the types of chargers available.
The successful charge point operators for these new projects are:
- BP Pulse
- Evie Networks
- EVX
- NRMA
- SolarHub
A range of incentives and support is available for Canberrans to help make the switch to an EV.
For more information about public charging in the ACT, visit the Everyday Climate Choices website.
To find the locations of chargers in the ACT, visit the PlugShare website.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water, Suzanne Orr:
“Canberra has the highest rate of EV ownership per capita in Australia, with EVs representing roughly 1 in 5 new vehicle sales in the ACT.
With more than 190 chargers already operational across the Territory, we’re investing even more in our EV network and bringing more chargers online in every district.
Through this funding we’ll launch more fast chargers that will benefit renters, apartment residents or anyone without the option to charge at home so there’s always a way to top up. These fast-charging hubs will be prioritised in areas like Belconnen where we’ve identified existing gaps in the infrastructure network, and we’ve seen the rate of EV ownership accelerating.
Providing a variety of charging types gives drivers a choice in how they want to charge, whether they’re parked for a long time to get their shopping done, enjoying a meal at a restaurant or cafe, or just making a quick pit stop.
The ACT Government is committed to supporting the installation of more public chargers to keep up with Canberra’s rapid EV uptake and help the ACT reach its target of net zero emissions by 2045.”
Quotes attributable to ACT Branch Advocacy Lead of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, Paul Wayper:
"AEVA welcomes the achievement of the ACT government's charger roll-out target for 2025.
We recently conducted an audit of the DC fast chargers in Canberra and we give them an A minus - with very few exceptions, everything was working perfectly.
This means that both residents of the ACT and tourists can rely on the charger network as we transition to electric vehicles.”
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Suzanne Orr, MLA | Media Releases