FAQs for Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants

The Charge Up Workplace EV Charging Grants are designed to make it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment at their workplace.?Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received about the grants…

Who is eligible for a grant?

• Small and medium enterprises (small businesses are defined as having less than 20 employees, medium businesses are defined as having between 20 and 199 employees)
• Not-for-profits registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission
• Local government authorities.

The following organisations are ineligible:

• Large businesses with an annual aggregate turnover in excess of $250 million.
• Strata management companies.
• State and Federal Government entities.
• Home based businesses.
• An applicant intending to use this charger to retail electricity as their primary business model.

Are there any exceptions to the eligibility criteria?

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, but believe that you have a strong case for a successful application, please contact the project team at [email protected]

What costs are covered by the grant?

In Round one, grants will fund:

1. 50% of the purchase cost of up to 4 x Level 2 (7 to 22 kW) EV chargers per site

• Chargers must be selected from the approved list.
• A maximum of five sites can be funded per applicant.

2. 50% of installation costs (funding cap of $5,000 per site in the Greater Perth area and $10,000 for regional and remote areas – GST Exclusive):

• The Greater Perth area
• Regional and remote areas are defined as all parts of the state that are not in the Greater Perth area.

3.? 75% of the cost of smart charging software for a period of two years:

• Software must be selected from the approved list, (found on the application checklist page) and be provided by an approved supplier. It is important you select your software before selecting a smart charger as some chargers may not be compatible with the software you choose.
• Software is mandatory to receive grant funding.

How long before I know if my application has been successful?

You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email within 20 business days of submission.

If you’re successful, you will receive a notification email. The email will include the approved site(s), the co-funding amount and details of the documentation you will need to submit following installation to receive your grant funds.

How can I get help if I get stuck with my grant application?

If you are having an issue with the contents of the grant application, please contact the Charge Up Workplace Grant Project Team on 08 6551 4611 or [email protected]

Still got a question??Check out our full list of FAQs on the website here, or send an email to the Charge Up Workplace Grants team [email protected]