NSW EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26

Grant from $5,000 to $1,200,000 depending on the mix of eligible vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Vehicle incentives are available for up to 15 battery electric vehicles across all funding rounds and allocations.
Vehicle incentive amounts are:
- $5,000 for eligible passenger vehicles and SUVs
- $5,000 for light commercial vehicles under 2.5 tonnes
- $8,000 for light commercial vehicles from 2.5 tonnes to 3.5 tonnes
- $10,000 for heavy commercial vehicles above 3.5 tonnes and up to 4.5 tonnes
- $15,000 for heavy commercial vehicles above 4.5 tonnes and up to 8 tonnes
- $25,000 for heavy commercial vehicles above 8 tonnes and up to 15 tonnes
- $50,000 for heavy commercial vehicles above 15 tonnes and up to 23 tonnes.
Charging incentives are also available for one charging port per incentivised vehicle, with AC and DC incentive settings varying by vehicle category and charging strategy.
The funding does not require matched funding as a separate applicant co contribution rule. Funding is provided as a fixed incentive or as a percentage of eligible charging costs up to the stated cap.
Applications close November 30 2026, or earlier if the allocation is fully exhausted.

EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26 is a New South Wales incentive program designed to help eligible organisations start or accelerate fleet electrification by procuring battery electric vehicles and optional smart charging infrastructure. It supports smaller fleets and organisations wanting to pilot a few battery electric vehicles before undertaking a larger transition.

Funding is available for up to 15 battery electric vehicles and associated smart charging ports across all funding rounds and allocations. Eligible applicants can receive fixed incentives for new battery electric vehicles and can also opt in for support toward the purchase and installation of smart chargers. The program aims to accelerate battery electric vehicle uptake in New South Wales fleets, support sustainable transport solutions, reduce emissions, promote long term fleet electrification and encourage take up of smart charging infrastructure. The FY26 allocation is open on a first come, first served basis and remains open until funds are exhausted or the closing date is reached.

Key Requirements

Accelerate battery electric vehicle uptake in New South Wales fleets. The program is intended to help eligible organisations transition their fleets to cleaner, low emission technology by reducing the upfront cost barrier for eligible battery electric vehicles and optional smart charging infrastructure. It is specifically positioned for smaller fleets and organisations that want to pilot a few battery electric vehicles before scaling further.
Support long term fleet transition and charging readiness. The program supports not only the procurement of eligible battery electric vehicles, but also smart charging equipment installed at organisational premises or at employees’ homes, helping applicants develop practical charging capability as part of their electrification journey.
Strengthen emissions reduction outcomes and the future used EV market. The incentive is designed to accelerate fleet electrification, support the development of a stronger secondary market for battery electric vehicles, and contribute to transport emissions reduction in New South Wales.
Maintain compliance and program integrity. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria at the time of application, continue to meet them while operating the incentivised vehicles, declare financial capability to complete the purchases within program timeframes, and avoid double funding for the same vehicles or chargers from other government sources.

What is eligible for funding?

Procurement of brand new battery electric vehicles for business use, including passenger vehicles, SUVs, light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, and heavy commercial vehicles above 3.5 tonnes and up to 23 tonnes.
Purchase of eligible battery electric vehicles to replace internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles or plug in hybrid electric vehicles, or to expand an eligible fleet.
Procurement and installation of smart charging infrastructure linked to incentivised vehicles, including equipment, associated electrical components, internet connectivity equipment, load management hardware, civil and electrical installation works, electrical upgrades, supply connection fees, energy management systems, line marking, bollards and wheel stops.
Charge as a Service solutions linked to incentivised vehicles, where the market value exceeds the charging incentive provided for each incentivised vehicle.
Vehicle procurement by outright purchase, loan funded purchase, financial lease or operational lease.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Eligible entities:

Private business organisations.
Non-government and not-for-profit organisations.
Local councils.
State-owned corporations
Federal government agencies operating in New South Wales.
Car rental companies.
Car ride-share companies.
Car subscription companies.
Taxi owners, including individuals or organisations operating one or more licensed taxis
Truck operators with at least one truck and a valid ABN.

Other items to consider:

Applicants must hold a valid ABN.
Businesses and organisations must operate at least 3 registered vehicles in New South Wales and those vehicles must have been operational for at least 6 months before application.
Taxi owners must own at least one licensed taxi registered in New South Wales and have operated it for at least 6 months before application.
Truck operators must operate at least one truck registered in New South Wales and have operated it for at least 6 months before application.
Organisations may be headquartered outside New South Wales, but all incentivised vehicles must be registered and used predominantly in New South Wales.
The organisation name on vehicle registration certificates must exactly match the legal entity used in the application.
Applicants can only receive funding for up to 15 vehicles and chargers in total across all applications and rounds.
Applicants cannot receive funding from other government sources for the same vehicles or chargers funded through this program.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

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