Creating accessible and affordable public EV charging networks for Australia

Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating rapidly, yet the nation’s public EV charging infrastructure remains fragmented and unevenly distributed. The adequacy and strategic placement of charging networks is a critical factor determining the pace of Australia’s zero-emission vehicle transition.

While pole-top AC charging infrastructure could reduce electricity costs for all consumers by improving electricity network utilisation, poorly planned DC fast chargers risk driving up peak demand – and consequently, everyone’s power bills.

Our vision for public EV charging centres on three consumer benefits:

• affordability through smart network planning;
• availability where and when it’s needed; and
• user experience that makes charging seamless.

Our analysis identifies clear roles and responsibilities for all levels of government, the distribution network operators and the ACCC. The future of Australia’s zero-emissions vehicle transition stands at a crossroads. Left unchecked, we may end up with a fragmented, expensive charging network that becomes a barrier to EV adoption. However, acting early and applying sound economic principles, we can develop an environment for efficiently delivering public EV charging infrastructure that accelerates the nation’s zero-emission vehicle transition while minimising costs for all energy consumers.

For more insights on getting the incentives right for EV charging infrastructure click on our report for our complete analysis.

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