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EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26

NSW Government

Funding amount$5,000 - $1,200,000
DeadlineCloses Mon, 30 Nov 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.

Eligibility

Who can apply Any ABN holder that operates an existing fleet, a taxi or a truck in NSW. The organisation must meet at least one of the following requirements: operate at least 3 vehicles (electric or non-electric) in NSW, not including the incentivised BEV(s), or be a licensed taxi driver with at least 1 taxi in NSW, or individual truck operators, with at least 1 truck in NSW. Who the grant is targeted towards Eligible organisations include but are not limited to: private business organisations non-government and not-for-profit organisations local councils state-owned corporations federal government agencies operating in NSW car rental companies car subscription companies car rideshare companies taxi owners, including individuals or organisations that own one or more licensed taxis truck operators with at least one truck and a valid ABN Note: Organisations may be headquartered outside NSW, but all incentivised vehicles must be registered and used predominantly in NSW. Types of projects funded under this grant Any eligible organisation with an ABN can procure up to 15 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for business use, along with optional smart chargers that comply with the specifications outlined in the guidelines. Both the BEVs and smart chargers must be used within the organisation’s own fleet. The vehicle categories that are eligible for an incentive under kick-start funding are: Passenger vehicle / SUV (RRP equal or above $40k) Light commercial vehicle up to 3.5t Heavy commercial vehicles up to 23t When the project can start and end Successful applicants are required to submit evidence of registration of the incentivised BEVs and proof of purchase of smart chargers within 100 days of receiving a funding deed. The project should be started by 16 December 2025 and the project must be completed by 30 June 2027. Outcomes for projects funded under this grant The Kick-start funding option aims to provide eligible organisations the opportunity to test EVs before undertaking a larger transition. It also offers a streamlined option for organisations with smaller fleets to transition to BEVs. What costs you can apply for Part of the purchase or leasing cost for eligible BEVs and optional smart chargers (one port per incentivised BEV). Vehicle incentives: Passenger vehicle / SUV (RRP equal or above $40k) - $5,000 Light commercial vehicle under 2.5t - $5,000 Light commercial vehicle from 2.5t and up to 3.5t - $8,000 Heavy commercial vehicles above 3.5t and up to 4.5t - $10,000 Heavy commercial vehicles above 4.5t and up to 8t - $15,000 Heavy commercial vehicles above 8t and up to 15t - $25,000 Heavy commercial vehicles above 15t and up to 23t - $50,000 Charging incentives (per port installed) An organisation must apply for a vehicle incentive to opt in for a charging incentive to support the installation of one port. Our charger incentives vary depending on your charging strategy and our program provides AC incentives and two types of DC incentives: DC Ti

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