The NT Government has allocated $300,000 in grants for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for residences and businesses aimed at kick-starting the uptake of EVs in the Territory.

The creation of more charging stations is part of the government’s EV Strategy and Implementation Plan.

“$300,000 will be invested in supplying part of the cost of installing an EV charger on your home or business,” said Chief Minister Natasha Fyles.

“Local businesses and local families will benefit from this scheme –whether it’s receiving the work now to install an EV charging system or to include a new asset to your business, it’s a win for the Territory.”

Starting July 1, the NT Government will cut both registrations and stamp duty fees for plug-in EVs and kick off its Electric Vehicle Charger Grant Scheme for business and residential EV users.

The scheme includes 100 residential grants of $1000 and 80 business grants of $2500 which will shoulder almost half the cost of putting up a charging station, the government said.

Cutting the stamp duty payable on the purchase of plug-in EVs starting will also further incentivise Territorians to purchase EVs, the government also said. The duty amounts to three per cent of the EV purchase cost, which on a $50,000 EV, will save buyers $1,500.

Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Eva Lawler said the government continues to strive to reach its renewables and climate change target of net-zero emissions by 2050.

“The creation of this electric vehicle policy supports our government’s actions on addressing climate risk and transition to a low-carbon economy,” Ms Lawler said.

Visit www.dipl.nt.gov.au/transport/transport-strategies-and-plans to learn more about the Electric Vehicle Strategy and Implementation Plan.