Electric vehicle charging network to connect all of Australia

Australians will be able to charge their Electric Vehicles (EVs) in more locations in rural and regional Australia, with the Albanese Government partnering with the NRMA to build 117 fast EV charging sites on national highways across the country.

In partnership with NRMA and as part of the Driving the Nation fund, the Albanese Government will deliver $39.3 million dollars in funding to build 117 fast EV charging sites to better connect towns and cities and will ensure there is a fast charger approximately every 150km on national highways.

Today the national map of charging sites was unveiled highlighting new sites to be delivered, including regional and remote areas in every state and territory.

EVs are cleaner and cheaper to run, but for too long, range anxiety has been one of the biggest hurdles for Australians when considering whether or not to buy an EV.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the Government was working to improve EV infrastructure by establishing a nation-wide network of fast chargers.

“EVs aren’t just for the cities, and Australians who drive long distances either for work or for holidays should be able to reap the benefits of cars that are cheaper and cleaner to run,” he said.

“We’re making range anxiety a thing of the past. This project will help close the gaps and known black spots in the network and make it possible to drive from Darwin to Perth, Broken Hill to Adelaide, and from Brisbane to Tennant Creek in the NT.”

“This national rollout will help put more Australians in the driver’s seat of cheaper and cleaner cars,” Minister Bowen said.

Note: NRMA will work in consultation with LGAs and communities on final locations.

List of Areas and Locations:

Adelaide River NT
Alice Springs NT
Balladonia WA
Barcaldine QLD
Berri SA
Birdum NT
Border Village SA
Caiguna WA
Calliope QLD
Camooweal QLD
Colac VIC
Coober Pedy SA
Coolgardie WA
Davenport NT
Dubbo NSW
Elliot NT
Ghan NT
Glendambo SA
Griffith ACT
Katherine NT
Lithgow NSW
Maclean NSW
Madura WA
Marla SA
Marong VIC
Mataranka NT
Mildura VIC
Mittagong NSW
Mount Gambier SA
Mount Isa QLD
Mount Pleasant QLD
Mudgee NSW
Nabiac NSW
Nowra NSW
Nullarbor SA
Pimba SA
Roma QLD
Ross TAS
Ti Tree NT
Warumungu NT
West Rockhampton QLD
Yulara NT
Armidale NSW
Balranald NSW
Coonabarabran NSW
Glen Innes NSW
Hay NSW
Jerilderie NSW
Moree NSW
Narrabri NSW
Narrandera NSW
Parkes NSW
Scone NSW
Tamworth NSW
Tenterfield NSW
Wagga Wagga NSW
West Wyalong NSW
Yass NSW
Holbrook NSW
Wallsend NSW
Christmas Creek QLD
Delemere NT
Gregory QLD
Ranken NT
Tablelands NT
Bowen QLD
Cloncurry QLD
Dingo QLD
Emerald QLD
Goondiwini QLD
Hughenden QLD
Julia Creek QLD
Kynuna QLD
Longreach QLD
Maryborough QLD
Maxwelton QLD
Richmond Hill NSW
St Lawrence QLD
Townsville QLD
Winton QLD
Dalby QLD
Miles QLD
Morven QLD
Augathella QLD
Tambo QLD
Gin Gin QLD
Stanthorpe/Warwick QLD
Innisfail QLD
Eumundi QLD
Ceduna SA
Kimba SA
Yunta / Manna Hill SA
Burra SA
Port Augusta SA
Port Gibbon SA
Port Pirie SA
Port Wakefield SA
Coorabie SA
Wudinna SA
Nuriootpa SA
Deloraine TAS
Sale VIC
Sea Lake VIC
Shepparton VIC
Port Fairy VIC
Baines NT
Broome WA
Cataby WA
Northam WA
Eighty Mile Beach WA
Eneabba WA
Fitzroy Crossing WA
Geraldton WA
Halls Creek WA
Kununurra WA
La Grange WA
Lake Argyle WA
Lake Mcleod WA
Manjimup WA
Merredin WA
Nerren Nerren WA
Norseman WA
Pardoo WA
Peedamulla WA
Port Hedland WA
Roebourne WA
Southern Cross WA
Warmun WA
Wilare WA
Wooramel WA
Yannarie