The objective of the Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants Program is to increase EV uptake in Western Australia while minimising electricity system impacts.

Through co-funding EV charging infrastructure at eligible locations, the program aims to:

• increase the availability of EV chargers in Western Australia;
• maximise opportunities for daytime EV charging, promoting off-peak EV charging;
• support the conversion of commercial fleets to EVs and, over time, stimulate a second-hand EV market; and
• promote connectivity between metro and regional areas, including provision of fast charging stations at key locations.

Grant applications will be assessed on a rolling, first come first served, basis. Applications seeking grant funding of up to $75,000 will be assessed by DEMIRS and, if successful, a rebate will be provided following installation of the charger(s).

Applications seeking grant funding in excess of $75,000 will be subject to a two-stage assessment process. This will comprise an initial assessment by DEMIRS, followed by a final assessment by a committee (for example, the Grants Program Steering Committee). Completed initial assessments may form a precedent enabling the consideration of future similar applications by DEMIRS only, without referral to a committee.

These larger projects for grant funding in excess of $75,000 will typically be of long duration, being subject to procurement lead times for DC chargers and delays associated with electricity network upgrades. To manage risks, successful applicants may be required to agree to additional obligations, for example project reporting. Grant payments will also generally be made by way of a rebate following installation of the charger(s), but milestone payments can be provided for larger projects if essential for the project to proceed.

• Email: chargeup@dmirs.wa.gov.au