A national electric vehicle fast-charging network is a “high priority initiative” in a $58 billion investment in Australian infrastructure.
Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Priority List guides the next 15 years of Australian infrastructure investment and its release is applauded by The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
A new addition to this year’s list is a study into the provision of a national EV fast-charging network. Designated a “high priority initiative,” the focus on providing EV infrastructure is identified as a “forward-thinking, ambitious solution to support Australia’s future prosperity”.
“Electric vehicles are a key component in the way of the future, so it is very pleasing to see further acknowledgement and real-world planning from Australian regulators on this technology,” FCAI chief executive officer Tony Weber says.
Commending the report’s initiatives, Weber says it also includes a strong focus on reducing congestion and increasing safety initiatives in Australian urban and regional road systems.
“At the same time, road safety and congestion continue to present major issues for many Australian commuters, so action on this topic is also very important,” he says.
“We encourage federal, state and territory governments to allocate funding and resources for these critically important infrastructure projects.”
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