GO8637: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The Australian Government is inviting organisations via a restricted process to apply to deliver a grant under Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program.
For this Grant, $33.2 million GST exclusive is available over the 2027–28 and 2028–29 financial years.
Grant activities must be completed by 30 April 2029.
The Accelerating Electric Vehicle Charging Program seeks to leverage the complementary strengths of Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) and Charge Point Operators (CPOs) to rapidly rollout electric vehicle (EV) chargers and support the creation of a dynamic market that can meet the future needs of Australian EV drivers.
The deployment of EV chargers and electrification of light vehicles is a key part of the Australian Government’s plan to rapidly decarbonise the transport sector and meet emissions reduction targets.
The objectives of this program are to:
- support emissions reduction in the transport sector to help meet net zero targets by building confidence in Australia’s public EV charging network and supporting Australians with their choice to purchase an EV accelerate the deployment of EV chargers by leveraging the complementary strengths of DNSPs and CPOs to reduce the time and cost to connect preserve competition while filling gaps in the public EV charging network, targeting the deployment of: kerbside EV chargers that offer affordable charging for Australians without access to home-charging
- and EV chargers in regional blackspots that support journeys and regional communities
To view key program documents please create a login before clicking on the ‘Grant Opportunity Documents’ button in the left-hand pane.
This is a targeted competitive grant opportunity.
Applicants must be one of the organisations listed in Appendix A and must have received an invitation to apply through GrantConnect.
Eligible organisations were selected based on their status as a Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP), holding electricity distribution licences issued by relevant state regulators or authorities, and being subject to economic regulation by the Australian Energy Regulator under the National Electricity Rules or by the Economic Regulation Authority Western Australia under the Electricity Networks Access Code 2004 or Pilbara Networks Access Code.
Applications must include a link to the organisation's website containing a standard-form Facilities Access Agreement that enables third parties, such as CPOs, to access DNSP poles to install, maintain and operate EV chargers under the program.
Applicants must also nominate an annual facilities access fee of no more than $250 per annum for AC chargers and $350 per annum for DC chargers in 2026-27, with annual CPI escalation permitted.
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Last updated: 4 October 2026