EV Charging
If you are considering installing an EV charger at your home, business or in your community, there are many options available depending on the location. You will need to research your options and contact a licensed electrical contractor to quote for the work.
All electrical work inside a customer's property must be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor who can advise if a connection application is required to be submitted to Ausgrid for approval.
Introduction to EV charging
EV Chargers come in a range of charging sizes (or speeds) to suit the individual customer’s needs. Depending on the type and nature of the installation, you may be required to notify Ausgrid before installing so that we can assess the impact it may have on the grid and advise you of any network upgrades that may be required.
There are several levels of EV chargers that are differentiated by how quickly they can recharge the vehicle.
EV Charger types
*calculations are based on a 20kWh/100km vehicle energy usage
Installing an EV charger for your home or business
Consider the following before installing EV charging:
- Do your research and get multiple quotes from different EV charging and installation providers.
- A licensed electrician will review your requirements and the electrical wiring at your premises to advise you about any work that could be required as part of the installation.
- If your home is over 20 years old and has not been rewired, you may need to upgrade your existing meter to ensure usage information is captured accurately for billing. Your electricity retailer is responsible for any changes to your metering or electricity retail tariff. Read more about metering on the AEMC’s website.
- If you are considering installing an EV charger in an apartment or multi-tenanted property, find out more about strata and apartment considerations on the Energy NSW website 'Making your strata building EV Ready'.
In some instances, Ausgrid's approval is required where your licensed electrician has identified the need to upgrade the supply to your premises. In this case, a connection application is required for Ausgrid to assess any impacts of additional load on the distribution network.
For further information, please visit ‘Apply for a Connection’ and choose the application that meets your requirements. We recommend that your licensed electrician completes the connection application form on your behalf.
From October 2023, changes made to the National Construction Code (NCC) will require new apartment buildings to ensure the provision of base infrastructure for EV charging, including future cabling needs and control-point installation at the time of construction.
For existing apartment buildings, apartment owners and strata schemes should consider their high-level EV charging needs in consultation with all residents and the strata committee. The NSW government has provided information and advice to support the residential strata building community. This outlines stakeholder responsibilities, recommended steps to start planning for EV charging needs and an overview of the different types of solutions which will need to consider the various needs and circumstances of the building and residents. More information can be found on the Energy NSW website.
You will need to engage an electrical contractor to recommend the most suitable options for your building and residents needs. If required, they can submit a preliminary enquiry to Ausgrid to determine the connection capacity for the building.
It is the building owners responsibility to manage the installation of EV charging. Commercial building owners should consider:
- The tenants' charging requirements (short day charging, vs. overnight) and how many chargers will be required for this purpose
- How tenants will pay for charging
- Will demand for EV charging increase in future
- If fast charging is required, what works are needed
Grants and incentives
EV fleet incentive
Grants are available for for eligible NSW organisations to support the transition to EV fleets and smart charging infrastructure conversion. Find out more.
Electric vehicle fast charging grants
Grants are also available for installation of chargers at commercial businesses in regional NSW. Read more about NSW Government’s regional business EV charger incentives.