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As New South Wales continues to invest in a cleaner transport future, the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is accelerating across NSW. Penrith is receiving funding for another 14 and The Hills a further 10 charging stations, to be installed in public venues, but Hawkesbury appears to be missing out.
The NSW government recently announced the installation of 549 new kerbside EV chargers across 22 local government areas (LGAs), in a major expansion aimed at boosting driver confidence and supporting the shift away from petrol and diesel. However, Hawkesbury LGA is not on the list.
According to Transport for NSW (TfNSW), more than 3200 public EV charge points are now active across the state. These include a mix of destination chargers, fast-charging hubs, and the newly funded kerbside installations designed for residential streets with limited off-street parking.
Despite this rapid growth elsewhere, Hawkesbury’s presence in the public EV charging network remains virtually non-existent, and there has been no significant investment in kerbside or rapid charging infrastructure to date.
Local EV drivers often rely on apps like PlugShare or Chargefox to find the nearest available station, but some report long waits or the need to travel outside the area for faster charging options.
Transport for NSW maintains a public dataset that details the exact number and location of EV chargers by LGA, which can be accessed via its online open data portal. Residents and local businesses interested in the expansion of EV infrastructure are encouraged to consult this data and provide feedback to local council and state representatives.
With electric vehicles expected to make up 50% of new car sales by 2030, clearly the Hawkesbury risks falling behind unless local infrastructure keeps pace.
Sources: Hawkesbury Gazette - today and story also appears in Western Weekender about the new EV charging station for Penrith.
