Millions will be invested into fast charging points for electric vehicles, trial electric bus services, and electric and hybrid government vehicles. 

The investment will include a $3 million co-investment in fast charging points for electric and hybrid vehicles on major regional corridors, as well as $2 million for new charging points in commuter car parks. 

Fast charging points at major regional corridors will be set in Newell, Great Western, New England, Pacific and Princes Highways, and the Hume Motorway. 

“More people are embracing electric and hybrid vehicles and we need to do our part to ensure we have the infrastructure in place so that people are confident to use these vehicles right across the state,” Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said. 

“In the coming weeks we will commence market soundings for charging points to ensure we get the best value for money and identify the right locations by co-investing with industry,” he added. 

NSW Government will also uptake public electric and hybrid vehicles, aiming for at least ten per cent of new government fleet vehicles being electric or hybrid from 2020. 

“This means NSW will have one of the largest fleets of electric and hybrid vehicles in Australia,” Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey said. 

“This initiative will give confidence and certainty to electric vehicle manufacturers as well as provide greater access to a wider choice of affordable electric vehicles in the future for motorists,” she added. 

The investments will be part of the NSW Government’s Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Plan.