The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the continuing investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging programs by the Queensland and New South Wales Governments.
Investment in EV infrastructure is a key priority as Australia journeys towards its electric future and is a critical step in supporting EV take up according to the FCAI.
It says these combined initiatives underscore the importance of building the necessary infrastructure to support the increasing number of EVs on Australians roads.
The Queensland Government has allocated $42 million towards the installation of 2500 EV chargers over the next three years, some 2000 of these will be for the use of the Government fleet.
The New South Wales Government has allocated $10 million in grants to retrofit more than 100 apartment buildings with EV charging stations.
In 2023, Australians have purchased 65,743 new EVs, up from more than 21,771 during the same period last year. EVs currently account for 7.3% of new vehicle sales. Of EVs sold, 21,974 have been in NSW and 13,874 in Queensland says the FCAI.
The FCAI says it supports collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors and these will be essential as Australian consumers continue to embrace low emissions technologies.
