TAS Electric Vehicle Destination Charging Grant Program

Purpose and Program Overview

The Electric Vehicle Destination Charging Grant Program is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to expand the state’s network of AC destination chargers. The program supports small-to-medium tourism businesses that provide overnight accommodation, enabling them to install charging infrastructure for electric vehicle drivers undertaking regional road trips. The total program value is $250,000, distributed across two separate funding rounds.

The program is managed in alignment with Tasmania’s 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy. It forms part of a broader framework that includes an industry sustainability partnership with the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT), along with a newly released EV travel guide developed by Tourism Tasmania. This framework is intended to support climate-conscious travel and strengthen Tasmania’s positioning as an electric vehicle-friendly tourism destination.

By targeting regional overnight accommodation providers, the program addresses a key barrier to electric vehicle uptake: the availability of overnight charging options outside metropolitan areas. Businesses that install eligible AC chargers can improve their appeal to electric vehicle drivers while contributing to the state’s broader climate and tourism objectives.

Key Grant Details

• Grant amount: Up to $2,500 per AC charger, capped at four chargers per business (maximum $10,000 per operator)
• Round 1 funding pool: $125,000
• Total program value: $250,000 across two rounds
• Application opens: 3 July 2026
• Application closes: 31 August 2026
• Eligible industries: Small-to-medium tourism businesses offering overnight accommodation, including motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and caravan parks
• Co-contribution: Not specified in available program information; applicants should confirm requirements once full guidelines are published
• Location applicability: Tasmania only

Priority Sectors

The program specifically prioritises small-to-medium tourism operators that provide overnight accommodation in regional areas of Tasmania. This includes motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and caravan parks. The program is not open to businesses outside the tourism and accommodation sector.

Funding Scope

• Funding stream: A single stream covering the purchase and installation of AC destination chargers
• Per-unit subsidy: Up to $2,500 per individual charger
• Maximum per business: Four chargers per eligible site, equating to a maximum of $10,000 per operator
• Round 1 allocation: $125,000 of the total $250,000 program value
• Round 2: Details to be confirmed; the remaining program funding is expected to be allocated in a subsequent round
• Eligible infrastructure: Alternating Current (AC) chargers suited to slower, overnight charging while vehicles are parked

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a small-to-medium tourism business operating in Tasmania
• Must provide overnight accommodation (e.g., motel, hotel, bed and breakfast, or caravan park)
• Funding applies to upfront purchase and installation costs of eligible AC chargers only.
• A maximum of four chargers funded per eligible site
• Further compliance, ABN/GST, and insurance requirements are expected to be detailed in the official program guidelines, to be published closer to the Round 1 opening date.

Eligible Activities and Expenses

• Purchase of AC destination chargers
• Installation costs associated with eligible chargers
• Infrastructure upgrades are directly related to the installation of overnight charging equipment.

The grant does not extend to Direct Current (DC) fast-charging infrastructure, which is designed for rapid charging rather than overnight use.

Assessment Process

Full assessment criteria have not yet been published. Based on available program information, funding is likely to be allocated on a first-come, competitive basis within the Round 1 funding pool of $125,000, given the capped nature of per-business funding. Applicants should expect the evaluation to consider eligibility compliance, project readiness, and alignment with the program’s objective of expanding regional EV charging infrastructure. Confirmed assessment criteria will be available once official guidelines are released.

Recent Program Updates

• The program was newly announced, with Round 1 applications opening on 3 July 2026
• The program operates alongside a new EV travel guide released by Tourism Tasmania to support climate-conscious travel
• An industry sustainability partnership with the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) has been established alongside this funding round

Application Tips

• Confirm eligibility against the official guidelines once published, particularly business size, accommodation type, and location requirements
• Prepare quotes for AC charger purchase and installation costs ahead of the application opening
• Determine the number of chargers required (up to four) to maximise the available subsidy
• Align the application with the objectives of the 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy and the program’s climate-conscious travel focus
• Demonstrate how the proposed charging infrastructure will benefit visitors and support regional tourism

Where to Get Help

Consider consulting a grant specialist like Pattens Group for a personalised eligibility assessment and expert assistance in preparing a strong, compliant and competitive application. Contact us today and get connected with Australia’s best grant specialist, boasting over 35 years of experience in the industry and a 100% success rate. For official guidelines, application details, templates, and further information, visit the official website of the Electric Vehicle Destination Charging Grant Program and other associated Australian government websites.