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WA’s “Charge Up” power EV uptake

The Western Australian Government has announced a third round of “Charge Up” grants aimed at accelerating the state’s energy transition by expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

This latest round, totalling over $7 million, is open to not-for-profits, small businesses, and local governments, offering support to install EV chargers across the state.

The Charge Up Grants cover up to 50 per cent of installation costs, encouraging the placement of EV chargers at key locations, including workplaces, tourist destinations, and public sites along major travel routes.

Grant applications for this round opened on 8 October 2024 and will close on 30 June 2025.

Previous rounds have distributed over $4.5 million in funding, supporting the installation of 611 chargers across 341 locations statewide, from Port Hedland in the north to Walpole in the south.

Beneficiaries have included Brightwater Care Group, MSWA, Evedon Lakeside Retreat, and various local councils.

WA’s Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Action Reece Whitby said these grants are a great way to help organisations support the energy transition.

“This funding is available to support a wide range of users to install EV charging infrastructure where there is growing demand, including at workplaces and local tourist attractions,” he said.

“By funding charging infrastructure and easing range anxiety for EV drivers, we are helping reduce carbon emissions and putting WA closer to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.”

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