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Consultation has concluded
We are aiming to increase the availability of EV charging infrastructure to support the uptake of EVs. Sales of EV are expected to make up to 52% of new car sales in NSW by 2030-2031. This trend is evident in our area as EV registrations surged by nearly 160% in 2024 when compared to the previous year.
We currently own 12 public electric vehicle charging stations:
10 at the rear of the Nellie Hamilton Centre building in the Lowe Car Park, and
2 at Googong Common
Staff are proposing a fee of $0.60 per kWh (inc. GST) for electric vehicle charging. This will be reviewed annually, including monitoring the usage patterns as well as any required maintenance and repairs. Data will be used to review the fee to ensure that we are charging enough to recoup costs and that the fee remains competitive.
The proposed fee covers the gap between installation and handover to a third-party operator, aligning with our commitment to installing at least 100 EV charging stations within the LGA by 2030.
By proposing a fee for use of EV charging infrastructure, we can start installing, operating, and managing the EV charging stations ensuring uninterrupted service to the community.
Projected income
The chargers have the potential to generate revenue. The budgeted income amount is calculated on the assumption that each EV charger will be used for 4 hours per day.
12 chargers x 4hrs per day = 48 hours use per day
48 x 365 = 17,520 hours use per year
17,520 x 0.55c (ex GST) = $9,636
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 22 August
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "New EV charging fee" in the subject line
By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
We are aiming to increase the availability of EV charging infrastructure to support the uptake of EVs. Sales of EV are expected to make up to 52% of new car sales in NSW by 2030-2031. This trend is evident in our area as EV registrations surged by nearly 160% in 2024 when compared to the previous year.
We currently own 12 public electric vehicle charging stations:
10 at the rear of the Nellie Hamilton Centre building in the Lowe Car Park, and
2 at Googong Common
Staff are proposing a fee of $0.60 per kWh (inc. GST) for electric vehicle charging. This will be reviewed annually, including monitoring the usage patterns as well as any required maintenance and repairs. Data will be used to review the fee to ensure that we are charging enough to recoup costs and that the fee remains competitive.
The proposed fee covers the gap between installation and handover to a third-party operator, aligning with our commitment to installing at least 100 EV charging stations within the LGA by 2030.
By proposing a fee for use of EV charging infrastructure, we can start installing, operating, and managing the EV charging stations ensuring uninterrupted service to the community.
Projected income
The chargers have the potential to generate revenue. The budgeted income amount is calculated on the assumption that each EV charger will be used for 4 hours per day.
12 chargers x 4hrs per day = 48 hours use per day
48 x 365 = 17,520 hours use per year
17,520 x 0.55c (ex GST) = $9,636
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 22 August
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "New EV charging fee" in the subject line
