The NSW Government will expand its EV Fleets Incentive Program from small to medium-sized trucks as part of its updated 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy.
In its updated description of the strategy available online the government says its will:
- “Further expand our EV fast-charging network, focusing on gaps in regional and remote areas to ensure EV drivers living and travelling outside our cities are not left behind
- Help to roll out further EV chargers on the kerbside for EV drivers who cannot charge their cars at home
- Expand the eligibility under the EV fleets incentive program from 4.5 tonnes to medium size trucks up to 23t, allowing organisations to begin transitioning their truck fleets
- Support upskilling of mechanics to work on EVs in regional NSW
- Continue to provide information programs to help build drivers’ knowledge and confidence around EVs.
For individual drivers, it says switching to an EV can cut fuel costs by up to $3,000 a year, or eliminate them entirely when paired with home solar, while reducing maintenance costs by around 40 per cent.
A $100 million in funding has been set aside for the strategy, which the NSW government says, to date, has funded more than 3,300 EV chargers in more than 1,200 sites across metropolitan, regional and remote NSW.
Fleets and truck operators can also currently apply for grants to electrify vehicles and install charging infrastructure.
Other EV programs in place in NSW include:
- Transitioning more than 8,000 public transport buses to zero-emission technology.
- Powering rail, light rail and metro networks with 100 per cent renewable electricity since 2025.
- Installing EV chargers at commuter car parks at major transport hubs.
- Running a two-year trial to enable zero-emission heavy vehicles on state roads.
- Delivering EV skills training across 13 TAFE NSW micro-skills courses, and training emergency service workers to respond to EV incidents.
- Launching EV Road Trips across regional NSW.
Electric Vehicle Council CEO Julie Delvecchio says NSW is taking solid steps towards a more EV focused future.
“NSW is pushing on the right barriers to unlock EV uptake and help people access cost of living savings that come from making the switch,” Delvecchio says.
“Filling regional charging gaps, expanding support for heavy vehicle fleets, and investing in workforce training are practical steps that will get more Australians into EVs sooner.
“Expanding fleet incentives to trucks is one of the smartest moves in this strategy – it’s one of the fastest ways to cut operating costs for businesses while making our streets cleaner and quieter for everyone.”
NSW Premier Chris Minns says the strategy is about “giving people a real alternative, one that’s cheaper to run and with this rollout, easier to access”.
“We’re making it simpler to go electric, with more chargers, better access and real savings over time.”
