Australia is getting a national plan for where charging will be needed. The federal energy department reported on October 19, 2026 that the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $1.06 million through its Driving the Nation Program toward the $1.43 million National EV Charging Roadmap project, led by the Electric Vehicle Council. The roadmap will be released in mid-2027.
Key Takeaways
- ARENA is providing $1.06 million toward a $1.43 million national roadmap.
- The Electric Vehicle Council leads the project.
- It will cover passenger and heavy-vehicle charging to 2035.
- The roadmap is due in mid-2027.
What the Roadmap Will Identify
- Future demand for EV charging.
- Areas where the network may come under pressure.
- Priority areas for investment in charging for passenger and heavy vehicles.
Who Is Involved
The project will bring together vehicle manufacturers, charging providers, electricity networks, fleet operators and consumer groups to plan the network to 2035. The department notes that transport produces about 20% of Australia’s emissions, and that demand will keep growing as electric trucks and buses become more common.
What It Means
A shared national roadmap should make it easier for councils, network businesses and private investors to agree on where chargers go first. For businesses planning sites now, destination and workplace AC charging remains the lowest-cost way to serve local drivers. Australian projects need SAA/RCM-compliant equipment; partners can discuss certification through our OEM and private-label program and see our commercial charging solutions.
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