DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream

# DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream The **DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream** is a **$40 million** grant opportunity from the **Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water** for **Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers** in Australia. This program, part of the larger **DRIVEN Program (2024-25 to 2027-28)** and **Driving the Nation Fund**, aims to increase EV charging infrastructure, particularly in **regional and remote areas**, and boost the national EV fleet. ## 🎯 Objectives & Outcomes: The initiative seeks to co-fund the installation of EV chargers at Australian automotive dealerships and EV repairers. Key objectives include supporting the automotive sector's transition to selling and repairing more EVs in response to the **New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (Cth)**, enhancing awareness and knowledge of EV technology, and facilitating timely deployment of charging solutions. Intended outcomes are a supported automotive sector, increased EV uptake, and reduced transport emissions towards Australia’s **net zero emissions target by 2050**. ## elligibilityCriteria **Eligibility Criteria:** Applicants must possess an **Australian Business Number (ABN)**, an account with an Australian financial institution, and be an entity incorporated in Australia. Eligible entities include **licensed motor dealers/traders**, **service centers associated with licensed motor dealers/traders**, and **automotive repair businesses** compliant with **Australian Standards 5732:2022 (EV operations – maintenance and repair)** with at least one suitably qualified EV staff member. Ineligible applicants include businesses operating from residential premises or organizations listed on the National Redress Scheme's list of non-compliant institutions. To qualify for a rebate, eligible smart EV charger(s) (AC plugs: 7 kW or 11-22 kW; DC plugs: 50 kW or less) must have been purchased and installed at an eligible site on or after **March 26, 2024**. ## 💡 Application & Support: This is a **demand-driven** grant opportunity. Applications open **January 22, 2025**. For assistance, contact **business.gov.au** via phone (13 28 46), email, or web chat. **Keywords:** EV charging, Electric Vehicle, Automotive dealerships, EV repairers, Grant, Rebate, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Decarbonization, Regional development, Australia, Transport emissions, EV infrastructure, Driving the Nation Fund.