The Central Coast has powered up its electric vehicle (EV) charging network as part of the NSW Government\u2019s expansion of charger sites around the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of round 2 of the EV Destination Charging grants program, 17<\/strong>new EV charger sites, featuring 30 charging ports, will be installed across the Central Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This initiative aims to support the growing number of EVs traveling to tourist destinations across regional NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The $20 million EV Destination Charging grants program is rolling out over 1,300 EV charge ports at more than 500 sites, ensuring convenient charging options for both visitors and locals state-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These chargers complement the 189 fast charging stations that the NSW Government has allocated funding to under the NSW EV Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be a fast-charging station funded every 100km along all major regional routes across NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The program has seen a diverse range of applications from tourism businesses and councils, with accommodation operators such as motels, hotels and caravan parks, leading the way in securing funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Central Coast charger site locations include Budgewoi, Kulnura, Pretty Beach, West Gosford and Wyoming where they are installed in a mix of motels, hotels, hospitality venues and other places where visitors and locals flock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Round 3 of the grant program is now open to applications, targeting EV charging gaps along established regional NSW road trip routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on available funding or if you are a business, council or landowner in regional NSW looking to attract more visitors to your destination by hosting an EV charger visit: https:\/\/www.energy.nsw.gov.au\/business-and-industry\/programs-grants-and-schemes\/electric-vehicles\/electric-vehicle-destination<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI welcome this funding and what it means for tourism in our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy expanding our electric vehicle charging network, we’re not just improving convenience for residents and visitors; we’re also powering our local economy as more EV drivers mean more business for the Central Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe NSW Government is also encouraging more people to adopt electric vehicles. This transition is a win-win as it benifts our enviroment and our local community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cElectric Vehicles provide a fantastic alternative for environmentally concious car owners. The NSW Government is committed to investing in our EV infrastructure, ensuring that no matter where you travel, charging is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith more and more drivers switching to electric vehicles, more people are planning their trips around EV charging locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This funding will ensure that the Central Coast continues to be a destination for all travellers, no matter how they travel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member for the Entrance David Mehan said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis funding will help boost tourism to our area and provide greater EV charging opportunities for drivers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Central Coast has powered up its electric vehicle (EV) charging network as part of the NSW Government\u2019s expansion of charger sites around the state. As part of round 2 of the EV Destination Charging grants program, 17new EV charger sites, featuring 30 charging ports, will be installed across the Central Coast. 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