Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers

Thanks to everyone who has contributed feedback on this page via our surveys. Your feedback will guide our approach to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Clarence Valley. Consultation is now closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.

What were the surveys about?

The first survey identified community support for Clarence Valley Council to facilitate more public EV chargers. The second survey captured the community's view on three off-street car parks shortlisted in Grafton, Maclean and Yamba.

What are the costs?

The cost of public EV chargers can be recovered by introducing a charging fee for users. In this way, the overall cost to council and rate payers is minimal. In some instances, public EV chargers can even generate revenue.

Why is Clarence Valley Council looking at this?

The number of EVs on our roads is rapidly increasing as more affordable models enter the market and the Federal and State Government provide incentives to lower the cost. The growing demand for these cleaner, more efficient vehicles has led to greater demands for publicly available EV charging infrastructure.

Public EV chargers can be used by anyone. They provide charging for those without off-street parking and those visiting the region. The availability of public EV chargers is also likely to have an impact on tourism as EV owners seek “EV-friendly” destinations.

What about EV chargers at petrol stations?

For information on this and more check out the FAQs