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DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water · Australia
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream provides funding to automotive dealerships and EV repair businesses across Australia for the purchase and installation of eligible EV charging units. It is part of the broader DRIVEN Program supporting the automotive sector's transition to electric vehicles.
Funding
$3K – $21K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
2025 to 2028
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Have an account with an Australian financial institution
• Be an entity incorporated in Australia
• Be a licenced motor dealer or trader, a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer or trader, or an automotive repair business compliant with Australian Standards 5732:2022 with at least one suitably qualified EV staff member
• Not be a business operating out of residential premises
• Not be an organisation, or have a project partner that is an organisation, on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join
• If employing 100 or more employees, comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
• 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 $2,500
• Fixed EV charging units must meet smart requirements and be installed by a licenced electrician
• Portable DC EV charging units must be powered via an outlet assessed for safety and additional load by a licenced electrician
Applicants must have an Australian Business Number, have an account with an Australian financial institution, and be an entity incorporated in Australia. Eligible applicants must be a licenced motor dealer or trader, a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer or trader, or an automotive repair business compliant with Australian Standards 5732:2022 for EV operations maintenance and repair with at least one suitably qualified staff member. Ineligible applicants include organisations outside the listed eligible entity types, businesses operating from residential premises, organisations or project partners on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join, and employers of 100 or more employees that have 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 $2,500. Fixed chargers must meet smart requirements and be installed by a licenced electrician, and portable DC units must be powered via an outlet assessed for safety and additional load by a licenced electrician.
What's Funded
Purchase and installation of eligible smart fixed EV chargers at automotive dealerships and EV repair sites, or purchase of portable DC EV charging units meeting the program requirements.Expected Outcomes
More EV charging units installed at dealerships and repairers, reduced upfront installation costs for eligible businesses, increased EV uptake, support for the automotive sector's transition to EV sales and repairs, and reduced transport emissions.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershipsole_traderother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
capital_expendituresustainability
Keywords
electric vehiclesEV chargingautomotive dealershipsautomotive repairrebatedecarbonisationtransport emissionscharging infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream?
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream is a business grant offered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in Australia, providing $3K – $21K in funding. The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream provides funding to automotive dealerships and EV repair businesses across Australia for the purchase and installation of eligible EV charging units. It is part of the broader DRIVEN Program supporting the automotive sector's transition to electric vehicles.
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How much funding does the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream provide?
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 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?
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Have an account with an Australian financial institution
- Be an entity incorporated in Australia
- Be a licenced motor dealer or trader, a service centre associated with a licenced motor dealer or trader, or an automotive repair business compliant with Australian Standards 5732:2022 with at least one suitably qualified EV staff member
- Not be a business operating out of residential premises
- Not be an organisation, or have a project partner that is an organisation, on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join
- If employing 100 or more employees, comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
- 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 $2,500
- Fixed EV charging units must meet smart requirements and be installed by a licenced electrician
- Portable DC EV charging units must be powered via an outlet assessed for safety and additional load by a licenced electrician
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When does the DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream close?
Applications close on 30 Apr 2028. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Purchase and installation of eligible smart fixed EV chargers at automotive dealerships and EV repair sites, or purchase of portable DC EV charging units meeting the program requirements.
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