$100 Million Plan for EV Hubs in Regional NSW

$100 million plan for EV hubs in regional NSW

NSW Premier Chris Minns says a plan to upskill regional mechanics to be able to work on electric vehicles is part of a plan to ease reliance on Middle Eastern oil amid the fuel crisis.

NSW pushes EV access with chargers, trucks and training - The Indian Sun

Drivers across New South Wales are being encouraged to consider electric vehicles under a refreshed state strategy that focuses on expanding charging access, supporting commercial fleets and building a workforce equipped to service the technology. The plan arrives as fuel prices remain volatile and households continue to look for ways to manage everyday costs. The 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy outlines a $100 million commitment aimed at mak…

NSW govt to roll out EV infrastructure

The NSW Labor government has released the 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy ‘to help reduce emissions and make EVs and their cost-of-living benefits accessible to more people, with a focus on closing charging gaps in regional, remote and suburban areas’. In a media release, they say, ‘With global fuel prices under pressure and ongoing uncertainty […]

NSW government pushes forward electric transport strategy

Image: scharfsinn86/stock.adobe.comThe NSW Government will expand its EV Fleets Incentive Program from small to medium-sized trucks as part of its updated 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy. In its updated description of the strategy available online the government says its will: “Further expand our EV fast-charging network, focusing on gaps in regional and remote areas to ensure EV drivers living and travelling outside our cities are not left …

NSW Government releases 2026 Electric Vehicle Strategy

The New South Wales Government has released its 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy to help reduce emissions and make EVs and their cost-of-living benefits accessible to more people. In NSW, there is growing interest in EV uptake with sales making up 15.6 per cent of new car sales. Switching to an EV can cut fuel costs by up to $3,000 a year, or eliminate them entirely when paired with home solar, while reducing maintenance costs by around 40%. R…