Powering Australia - Driving the Nation Fund

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 08 June 2026

The Driving the Nation Fund is supporting the rollout of EV charging infrastructure across Australia through around $500 million in investment for the following initiatives: 
 
 • The Accelerating EV Charging program – to accelerate rollout of EV kerbside and fast charging infrastructure which will support growing adoption of EVs, especially among Australians without access to home charging.
 
 • The National EV Fast Charging Network - provides the National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) with grant funding to deploy up to 77 public fast charging stations along key Australian highways. 
 
 • The Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) Program - provides support for automotive dealerships and EV repairers to sell, service and repair more EVs, including in regional and remote areas.
 
 • The Driving the Nation Program (funded through ARENA) - supports innovation in EV technologies and charging infrastructure to reduce road transport emissions – including business fleets, new technologies for heavy and long-distance vehicles and public charging (see row 9). 

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