DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream

Through the DRIVEN Program, the Australian Government will provide $60 million to fund the purchase and installation of EV charging units at automotive dealerships and EV repairers across Australia. The program will run over 4 years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Driving the Nation Fund. The objectives of the program are to: support automotive businesses selling passenger and light commercial vehicles and their role in decarbonising the automotive sector through: selling and repairing a higher proportion of EVs in response to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (Cth) increasing the scale and visibility of EV charging units throughout Australia enhancing staff and customer awareness and knowledge of EVs and charging technologies, to support uptake of EVs across Australia. support the automotive sector by: distributing appropriate funding to as many eligible businesses as possible supporting the timely deployment of charging solutions to meet the immediate needs of the sector. The intended outcomes of the program are: a supported Australian automotive sector as it transitions to selling and repairing more EVs increased uptake of EVs by providing more EV charging stations Australia wide reduced transport emissions to support achievement of Australia’s economy-wide net zero emissions target by 2050. The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028 will provide up to $40 million for EV charging units to dealerships and EV repairers. The intended outcomes of the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream are: increased number of EVs on the roads reduced upfront cost of installing EV charging units at dealerships and EV repairers distributed funding to as many eligible automotive businesses as possible across Australia. Learn more about the policy that supports the DRIVEN Program. Eligibility: 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 suitably qualified to undertake work on EVs. You can’t apply if you are: any organisation not included in eligible entities listed above a business operating out of a residential premises an organisation, or your project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s list of Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act (2012).. 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, or purchased a portable DC EV charging unit with a minimum expenditure of $2,500. Fixed EV charging units must: meet “smart” requirements – that is, have an online connection which allows monitoring, managing and adjusting of energy consumption have been installed by a licenced electrician. All portable DC EV charging units, must be powered via an electrical outlet that has been assessed for safety and the additional load by a licenced electrician. Total Amount Available (AUD): $60,000,000.00 Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $2,500.00 to $21,000.00 Instructions for Application Submission: Applications for FY2025/26 open Monday, 22 September 2025. To apply, go to: www.business.gov.au/DRIVEN-charger-rebate-stream Other Instructions: business.gov.au provides information and advice to customers via a range of channels including phone (13 28 46), email and web chat. Contact us for assistance. Addenda Available: View Addenda