Electric Vehicles in New South Wales, Australia | EV Charging Stations & Data

Electric Vehicles in New South Wales, Australia

From Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong to the far corners of New South Wales, battery‑electric vehicle registrations have leapt 337.2% in just two years—rising from 5,286 in 2021 to 23,112 in 2023 — pushing BEVs to 0.41% of the entire light‑vehicle fleet.

Drivers now share 1,005 public charging stations—about one plug for every 8,057 residents and only 23 BEVs—dramatically reducing queuing and range anxiety on both city streets and regional highways.

Clean energy is plentiful: 1,054,934 rooftop PV systems totalling 7,167,657.3kW deliver 0.885 kW for every resident, or roughly 45.64 solar arrays for each electric car—turning lunchtime sunshine into zero‑cost kilometres after work.

Showroom data confirms the family‑friendly trend: small‑ and medium‑SUVs captured 43.2% of all new‑vehicle deliveries in Q2 2024, highlighting where consumers want their next long‑range EV options.

With a population of 8,097,062 people, a maturing solar backbone, and a charger network stretching from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, New South Wales is weaving together an end‑to‑end clean‑transport ecosystem that promises quieter streets, cleaner air, and cheaper commutes for every community.

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Electric Vehicle Ownership in New South Wales

BEV
ICE
Hybrid/PHEV
HFCEV
60000006000000500000050000004000000400000030000003000000200000020000001000000100000000ICE Vehicles15000015000012000012000090000900006000060000300003000000Hybrid/PHEV Vehicles2400024000180001800012000120006000600000BEV Vehicles554433221100HFCEV Vehicles01 Jan 2101 Jan 2101 Jan 2201 Jan 2201 Jan 2301 Jan 23

Breakdown of Vehicle Ownership Volumes

Postcode 2390

* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.

ICE
BEV
Hybrid/PHEV
HFCEV
97.4%

Market Share Comparison

Postcode 2390

Medium Car
Medium SUV
Large SUV
Sports Car
Small Car
Large Car
Small SUV
Ute (4WD)
Ute (2WD)
Van
People Mover

Vehicle Sales Distribution by Category (2023)

* Data from The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Large Car
Large SUV
Medium Car
Medium SUV
People Mover
Small Car
Small SUV
Sports Car
Ute (2WD)
Ute (4WD)
Van
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Vehicle Sales Trends in New South Wales

* Data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Shows sales by vehicle type over available quarters/years.

Electric Vehicle Charging & Solar Power in New South Wales

Charging Infrastructure

1,005
Public charging stations across New South Wales
  • 23 EVs per public charger
  • 8,057 residents per charging station
  • 1.24 chargers per 10,000 residents
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Solar Power Integration

7,167.657
MW of solar capacity installed
  • 1,054,934 solar PV systems across the state
  • 32% of homes with solar
  • 45.64 solar installations per electric vehicle
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EV-Solar Charging Benefits in New South Wales

Residents of New South Wales with both solar panels and an electric vehicle can significantly reduce their transportation costs while helping the environment. With 0.885 kW of solar capacity per person, the state is well-positioned for clean energy transportation.

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Cost Savings

Solar-charged EVs can reduce fuel costs by up to 80% compared to petrol vehicles

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Emissions Reduction

Solar-powered EVs produce up to 95% fewer emissions than traditional vehicles

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Energy Independence

16178 EVs in New South Wales could be powered entirely by existing solar

Key Charging Locations in New South Wales

Finding a convenient charging spot in New South Wales is becoming easier, especially in key urban centers. Major cities like Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong are well-serviced with public charging stations. Across the state, there are 1,005 public chargers, meaning there's approximately one charger for every 23 EVs, ensuring drivers can confidently travel through New South Wales.

Explore our map or check specific city pages for detailed locations of EV chargers throughout New South Wales.

EV-Solar Growth in New South Wales

Electric vehicle registrations in New South Wales have increased by 337.2% in just two years, while solar installations continue to grow at approximately 15% annually.

Regional Leadership

Sydney and Newcastle lead the state in EV adoption, with approximately 8,089 electric vehicles registered in these areas. These regions also account for 421,974 solar PV installations.

Future Growth Potential

With increasing charging infrastructure and solar capacity, New South Wales is on track to support over 69,336 electric vehicles by 2027, powered significantly by renewable energy.

Towns and Cities in New South Wales - EV & Solar Information

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Major Cities & Regions in New South Wales

In Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, electric driving is no longer a novelty — statewide ownership already averages 2.9 battery‑electric vehicles for every thousand residents. Moving over to Central Coast, Maitland and Tweed Heads, a rapidly expanding public network now delivers roughly 1.24 fast‑charging bays per ten thousand people, opening popular holiday corridors to confident plug‑in road‑trippers. Down through the centres of Wagga Wagga, Albury and Coffs Harbour, the story stays bright: rooftop solar across New South Wales has surpassed 7,167.657 MW of installed capacity, providing a steady, home‑grown energy stream that keeps commuter EVs rolling and regional freight moving without a drop of petrol.

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