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DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028
Australian Government · Australia
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream provides rebates to Australian automotive dealerships and EV repairers for the purchase and/or installation of eligible fixed smart EV chargers and portable DC EV chargers at their sites. Funding supports the automotive sector's transition to selling and repairing more electric vehicles.
Funding
$3K – $21K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
2025 to 2028
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
• Must be a licenced motor dealer/trader, a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer/trader, or an automotive repair business compliant with Australian Standards 5732:2022 with at least one suitably qualified EV staff member
• Must have an eligible project and eligible expenditure
• Must have purchased and installed at least one eligible smart EV charger at an eligible site on or after 2024-03-26, or purchased a portable DC EV charging unit with minimum expenditure of 2500
• Fixed EV charging units must meet smart requirements with online connection for monitoring and management
• Fixed smart EV charging units must be installed by a licenced electrician
• Portable DC EV charging units must use an outlet assessed by a licenced electrician for safety and additional load
• Cannot be a business operating out of residential premises
• Cannot be an organisation excluded from the listed eligible entity types
• Cannot be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join, and project partners also cannot be on that list
• Employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Applicants must have an Australian Business Number, an account with an Australian financial institution, and be an entity incorporated in Australia. Eligible applicants must be a licenced motor dealer/trader, a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer/trader, or an automotive repair business compliant with Australian Standards 5732:2022 for EV operations maintenance and repair and with at least one suitably qualified staff member to undertake EV work. Applicants are ineligible if they are not one of the listed entity types, operate from residential premises, are on the National Redress Scheme non-participating institutions list (or have a project partner on that list), or are an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. To be eligible for a rebate, applicants must have purchased and installed at least one eligible smart EV charger at an eligible site on or after 26 March 2024, or purchased a portable DC EV charging unit with minimum expenditure of 2500. Fixed chargers must meet smart requirements and be installed by a licenced electrician. Portable DC chargers must be powered via an outlet assessed for safety and load by a licenced electrician. Eligible expenditure must be direct costs of purchasing and/or installing eligible charging units.
What's Funded
Purchase and installation of fixed smart EV charging units, purchase of portable DC EV chargers, licensed electrician installation work, safety and load assessments for outlets used by portable chargers, and limited third-party application administration fees.Expected Outcomes
More EV charging units installed at dealerships and repairers, reduced upfront charging infrastructure costs, increased EV sales and servicing capability, broader EV uptake, and reduced transport emissions.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companypartnershipsole_traderother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycapital_expenditureother
Keywords
electric vehiclesEV chargersautomotive dealershipsEV repairersrebatecharging infrastructuredecarbonisationtransport emissions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028?
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $3K – $21K in funding. The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream provides rebates to Australian automotive dealerships and EV repairers for the purchase and/or installation of eligible fixed smart EV chargers and portable DC EV chargers at their sites. Funding supports the automotive sector's transition to selling and repairing more electric vehicles.
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How much funding does the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028 provide?
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028 provides $3K – $21K in funding. The typical project duration is 2025 to 2028.
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Who is eligible for the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028?
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Must have an account with an Australian financial institution
- Must be an entity incorporated in Australia
- Must be a licenced motor dealer/trader, a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer/trader, or an automotive repair business compliant with Australian Standards 5732:2022 with at least one suitably qualified EV staff member
- Must have an eligible project and eligible expenditure
- Must have purchased and installed at least one eligible smart EV charger at an eligible site on or after 2024-03-26, or purchased a portable DC EV charging unit with minimum expenditure of 2500
- Fixed EV charging units must meet smart requirements with online connection for monitoring and management
- Fixed smart EV charging units must be installed by a licenced electrician
- Portable DC EV charging units must use an outlet assessed by a licenced electrician for safety and additional load
- Cannot be a business operating out of residential premises
- Cannot be an organisation excluded from the listed eligible entity types
- Cannot be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join, and project partners also cannot be on that list
- Employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
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When does the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028 close?
Applications close on 30 Apr 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Purchase and installation of fixed smart EV charging units, purchase of portable DC EV chargers, licensed electrician installation work, safety and load assessments for outlets used by portable chargers, and limited third-party application administration fees.
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How do I apply for the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028?
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