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DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream

Grant Opened: 22nd of January 2025 Closes: 30th of April 2028 - 5:00 pm Value: $2,000 to $20,000 Run By: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Further Information: https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=41fabd47-14ae-4ca2-82f7-d1acca572eb8

The objective of the grant opportunity is to provide co-funding for dealerships and repairers to install EV chargers.

The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:

  • increase in the number of EV charging stations throughout the country including remote and regional areas
  • increase the number of EVs on the roads.

You can apply if you:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • have an account with an Australian financial institution
  • are an entity, incorporated in Australia.

You must also be one of the following:

  • a licenced motor dealer/trader
  • a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer/trader
  • an automotive repair business, compliant with Australian Standards 5732:202 2 (EV operations – maintenance and repair) and which has at least one current member of staff suitable qualified to undertake work on EVs.

To be eligible for a rebate, you must have purchased and installed at least one eligible smart EV charger(s) at an eligible site (listed in section 4.2 of the grant opportunity Guidelines) on or after 26 March 2024.

Eligible smart EV chargers include:

  • AC plugs with 7 kW charging speed (single phase)
  • AC plugs with 11-22 kW charging speed
  • DC plugs with 50 kW or less charging speed.
Last Updated: 8th of January 2025
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