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Applications are open for the increased kick-start funding. Applications close 30 June 2025* 11:59 pm AEST, or when funds are exhausted.
*increased acceleration funding incentives require evidence by 10 June 2025
From November 2024, the NSW Government has introduced a temporary acceleration to kick-start funding to make it even easier for your business to boost your electric vehicle (EV) fleet plans.
Kick-start funding now offers your business a share of $13 million funding for procuring up to 15 EVs, as well as smart charger funding.
Acceleration funding is available for eligible NSW businesses who have new vehicles registered and chargers purchased from 12 November 2024 and 10 June 2025.
Previous kick-start funding applicants are eligible to apply for acceleration funding only after completing their previous funding agreement(s).
Funding will be distributed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so apply today!
Who kick-start funding is for
Kick-start funding is suitable for businesses that are interested in piloting a few vehicles or for smaller fleets. It’s open to any ABN holder that has non-private registrations for:
- at least 3 vehicles (electric or non-electric) in NSW, or
- one licensed taxi in NSW.
The eligibility criteria has also been expanded to include:
- kick-start funding can be provided for up to 15 EVs (and optional smart chargers).
- Individual truck operators (applicants with an ABN and at least one truck registered in NSW under that ABN) are now eligible for kick-start funding.
About the funding
There is a fixed incentive amount per vehicle and smart charging infrastructure, as outlined in the table below. This is for vehicles registered and chargers procured between 12 November 2024 and 10 June 2025.
Vehicles registered and chargers purchased outside the 12 November 2024 – 10 June 2025 window will receive the standard incentive amounts outlined in the Guidelines.
| Category | Incentive per vehicle (kick-start only) | Incentive per AC smart charger port (both funding options) | Incentive per DC smart charger port (both funding options) |
Passenger / SUV / Vans below 2.5t GVM (RRP≤$40,000) | $5,000 | $4,000 | n/a |
Passenger / SUV / Vans below 2.5t GVM (RRP>$40,000) | $7,000 | $4,000 | n/a |
Light commercial (e.g. Vans and Utes) 2.5 to 4.5 tonnes GVM | $14,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
Trucks up to 4.5 tonnes GVM | $20,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
How to apply for kick-start funding
You may be eligible if your business is an ABN holder that has non-private registrations for:
- at least 3 vehicles (electric or non-electric) in NSW, or
- one licensed taxi in NSW, or
- one truck in NSW.
Our guidelines and other resources have everything you need to know to complete eligibility criteria, understand compliance requirements and application process for the kick-start incentive.
Applicants will need to fill out an initial application form, which will be assessed by our EV fleets team. Applicants may also be required to submit registration certificates for vehicles in their existing fleet at the time of application.
Vehicles must be ordered on or after 12 November 2024 and must be registered in NSW by 10 June 2025 to receive the increased acceleration funding incentive or within 120 business days (about 5 ½ months) of notification of a successful application to receive the standard incentive outlined in the guidelines.
Successful applications
We’ll let you know if your application is successful within four weeks. If successful, you’ll be invited to sign a funding deed. We’ll send you instructions about documentation that needs to be provided (such as vehicle registration certificates) before payment of your incentive can be made to you.
All successful applicants that receive funding under the EV fleets incentive will be disclosed on the NSW Government Grants Finder website within 45 days of the funding agreement being entered into.
Stay updated
Watch the following information sessions to learn how to participate in this program.
- EV fleets incentive: New funding, program updates and opportunities
- Kick-start funding: how to apply
- Overview of funding options
Whether you’ve already started your EV transition journey, or you are still planning, there is a suite of NSW Government resources available. These will help you figure out costs, driving range, charging and more.
Electric Vehicle tools and resources
Which electric vehicle should I buy?
List of available EVs in Australia
Find out where to charge your electric vehicle
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