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DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream — Australia, 2025-26
Up to $8M available · Closes 28 Aug 2026
Australian Government
The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream provides funding to build new public fast electric vehicle charging stations at automotive dealerships or EV repairer sites. It supports installation of charging infrastructure across metropolitan, regional and journey enablement areas in Australia.
Funding
Up to $8M
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Duration
up to 31 months
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Must have an account with an Australian financial institution
• Must be an entity incorporated in Australia
• Applicant and project partners must not be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join
• Employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
• Regional Development Australia Committees are not eligible
• Non-corporate Commonwealth entities are not eligible
• Projects must be completed by 2029-03-31
• Projects must support preparation, construction and installation of charging stations at automotive dealership or EV repairer premises
• Projects must be located in metro, regional or journey enablement areas identified in the EVCI Mapping Tool
• Projects must meet the Minimum Operating Standards and minimum project delivery requirements
• Each charging bay must include at least one CCS Type 2 plug
• Applications must include a minimum of 25 charging bays in total
• Each eligible organisation can only receive one grant under the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream
Applicants must be eligible entities with an Australian Business Number, an account with an Australian financial institution, and be incorporated in Australia. Applicants and project partners cannot be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join, cannot be employers of 100 or more employees that have not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, and cannot be a Regional Development Australia Committee or a non-corporate Commonwealth entity. Projects must be completed by 31 March 2029 and must support preparation, construction and installation of charging stations at automotive dealership or EV repairer premises in metro, regional or journey enablement areas identified in the EVCI Mapping Tool, meet minimum operating standards and project delivery requirements, include at least one CCS Type 2 plug for each charging bay, and include a minimum of 25 charging bays across the application. Each eligible organisation can only receive one grant under this stream.
What's Funded
Preparation, construction and installation of new public fast EV charging stations at dealership or EV repairer premises, including charging equipment, civil works, electricity network connections, installation activities and on-site batteries.Before you apply
Check DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream fit and evidence gaps before 28 Aug 2026
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Delivery of public fast EV charging stations at eligible dealership or EV repairer sites, with at least 25 charging bays per application, meeting minimum operating standards and expanding Australia's public fast charger network, including in regional areas.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershipnon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycapital_expenditureother
Keywords
electric vehiclesEV chargingpublic charging stationsautomotive dealershipsEV repairersinfrastructureclean energyregional Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream?
The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $8M in funding. The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream provides funding to build new public fast electric vehicle charging stations at automotive dealerships or EV repairer sites. It supports installation of charging infrastructure across metropolitan, regional and journey enablement areas in Australia.
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How much funding does the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream provide?
The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream provides Up to $8M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 31 months.
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Who is eligible for the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream?
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Must have an account with an Australian financial institution
- Must be an entity incorporated in Australia
- Applicant and project partners must not be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join
- Employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
- Regional Development Australia Committees are not eligible
- Non-corporate Commonwealth entities are not eligible
- Projects must be completed by 2029-03-31
- Projects must support preparation, construction and installation of charging stations at automotive dealership or EV repairer premises
- Projects must be located in metro, regional or journey enablement areas identified in the EVCI Mapping Tool
- Projects must meet the Minimum Operating Standards and minimum project delivery requirements
- Each charging bay must include at least one CCS Type 2 plug
- Applications must include a minimum of 25 charging bays in total
- Each eligible organisation can only receive one grant under the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream
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When does the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream close?
Applications close on 28 Aug 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Preparation, construction and installation of new public fast EV charging stations at dealership or EV repairer premises, including charging equipment, civil works, electricity network connections, installation activities and on-site batteries.
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How do I apply for the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream?
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