The Minns Labor Government is driving this shift by investing in charging infrastructure across the state to help make New South Wales (NSW) the easiest place in Australia to own an electric vehicle (EV).
$96 million (USD 63 million) worth of EV charging infrastructure grants have been delivered since April 2023.
EV uptake is rising rapidly and now accounts for 8.6% of new light vehicle sales to date in 2025, up from just 0.7% in 2020. EVs are appearing in every category, from family cars and city run-arounds to buses, vans and trucks.
EVs are helping drive down the cost of living in NSW with households saving approximately $1,500 a year when using electricity rather than petrol.
Every EV on the road helps NSW reach our net zero emission targets. 100,000 EVs cut emissions by an amount equal to the annual output of 32,000 homes, or 4,000 Sydney to Melbourne flights.
The Minns Labor Government has delivered funding for close to 3,300 new chargers at more than 1,200 sites at locations across NSW, including service stations, regional visitor centres, supermarkets, holiday hotspots and residential streets.
The NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy outlines the roadmap to increasing EV adoption, expanding charging infrastructure and reducing transport emissions, the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in NSW.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe, said:
“NSW drivers are embracing EVs in record numbers, and we are proud to be leading the way in making clean transport accessible, affordable and convenient for everyone.”
“From local kerbside charging to fast chargers along our highways, we’re making it easier than ever for NSW drivers to go electric.”
“This milestone is a testament to the strong $96 million investment NSW Government has provided and the enthusiasm of the community.”
Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison, said:
“Hitting 100,000 EVs is a huge step towards a cleaner, cheaper and fairer transport future for NSW, and the Minns Labor Government is proud to back it in.”
“The future isn’t coming; it’s already here on our roads and we’re making sure every community shares in it.”
“Whether you live in our cities or our regional communities, we are rolling out chargers that give drivers the confidence to go electric.”
Member for Camden Sally Quinnell, said:
“In Camden and across Western Sydney, we’re seeing more families choose EVs, cutting pollution and adding savings to the household budget.”
“The Minns Labor Government is supporting the installation of more fast-chargers, as well as infrastructure at regional destinations, in apartment buildings and in kerbside locations.”
Electric Vehicle Council Chief Executive Officer Julie Delvecchio, said:
“NSW hitting 100,000 EVs shows that when you make it easier to own an EV, drivers choose the better option.”
“Every additional electric vehicle on our roads is a step towards cleaner, cheaper transport.”
“Our research with the University of Sydney shows most EV drivers cut their fuel costs by more than 60%, so congratulations to those NSW drivers leading the shift.”
“If you’re thinking about what your next car is, try an EV – they’re cheaper to run, cleaner for our streets, and better on the road.”
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