DRIVEN Charger Rebate Readiness for Dealerships and EV Repairers
Eligible automotive dealerships, service centres and EV repairers may be able to claim up to $3,000 per eligible EV charging plug, capped at $21,000 per eligible site.
Aether Installations helps automotive businesses prepare their site, install compliant smart EV charging infrastructure, and organise the documentation required for rebate applications.
The official program lists up to $3,000 per eligible fixed smart EV charging plug or portable DC EV charger, with a maximum rebate of $21,000 per eligible site.
Aether Installations is not affiliated with the DRIVEN Program.
Rebate eligibility and approval are determined by the Australian Government.
Funding rounds are assessed in order of receipt until available funding is exhausted. Preparing your site, charger selection and documentation early can help avoid delays once applications reopen.
What the DRIVEN Charger Rebate may cover
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream provides funding towards the purchase and/or installation of eligible EV charging equipment for automotive dealerships and EV repairers.
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Eligible fixed smart EV charging plugs may attract up to $3,000 per plug, subject to program rules and eligible expenditure.
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Multiple eligible chargers may be supported at a site, with the rebate capped at $21,000 per eligible site.
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Fixed chargers must meet smart charger requirements, including online capability to monitor, manage and adjust energy consumption.
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Fixed smart EV chargers must be installed by a licensed electrician.
The program states fixed charging units must be smart chargers with online monitoring/management capability and must be installed by a licensed electrician.
Who may be eligible?
The rebate is intended for automotive businesses preparing for increased EV sales, servicing and repair capability.
You may be eligible if your business:
has an ABN
has an Australian financial institution account
is incorporated in Australia
is a licensed motor dealer/trader
is a service centre associated with a licensed motor dealer/trader
is an automotive repair business compliant with AS 5732:2022 & has at least one suitably qualified EV staff member
The official eligibility criteria include ABN, Australian bank account, incorporation in Australia, and being a licensed motor dealer/trader, associated service centre, or eligible EV repair business compliant with AS 5732:2022.
This is not a residential EV charger rebate. It is for eligible automotive dealerships, service centres and EV repair businesses.
How Aether Installations helps
Aether helps automotive businesses prepare the infrastructure side of the rebate process - from site review and charger selection through to licensed installation and documentation.
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We review your switchboard, available capacity, charger locations, parking layout and installation complexity.
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We recommend suitable smart EV charging options based on how your dealership, workshop or service centre will use the chargers.
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Installation is completed by licensed electricians in accordance with relevant Australian electrical standards and site requirements.
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We test, commission and hand over the charging equipment so your team understands the setup.
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We prepare the installation documents, invoice details and photo evidence needed to support your rebate application.
Why prepare before applications reopen?
When the next funding round opens, businesses that already understand their site requirements, charger needs and documentation process will be in a stronger position to move quickly.
Preparing early helps you:
confirm whether your business is likely eligible
understand how many chargers or plugs your site may need
identify switchboard or electrical capacity issues early
choose smart chargers that meet program requirements
avoid rushed installation decisions
prepare the documentation needed for a complete application
Applications are assessed in order of receipt until available funding is exhausted. Poor prep can cost time & time matters when funding is limited.
Our DRIVEN readiness process
1. Readiness call
We confirm your business type, site, EV charging needs and likely fit for the program.
2. Site information review
You provide switchboard photos, proposed charger locations, site details and business eligibility information.
3. Site assessment
For suitable businesses, we complete a site assessment to review capacity, cable routes, charger locations and installation requirements.
4. Charger and installation proposal
We recommend the right smart charging setup and provide a clear supply-and-install proposal.
5. Installation and documentation
Once approved, we coordinate installation, testing, handover and the documentation pack required to support your rebate application.
6. Client submits rebate application
Your business submits the rebate application directly through the official government portal.
Book a DRIVEN Rebate Readiness Call
Complete the form below and Aether Installations will review your business type, site details and EV charging requirements before confirming the best next step.
This is for dealerships, service centres and EV repair businesses only. Residential charger enquiries should use our standard EV charger quote form.
What you may need for the rebate application
The rebate application is handled through the official government portal. Aether can help prepare the installation-side documentation, but your business is responsible for confirming eligibility and submitting the application.
You may need:
ABN
business and site details
dealer/trader licence evidence, or EV repairer qualification/compliance evidence
proof the charger is installed at an eligible site
tax invoices
proof of payment
photos of installed chargers, brand/model and plugs
Certificate of Electrical Safety or relevant electrical compliance documentation
bank account details for rebate payment
The application process requires sufficient supporting evidence, and the official page warns not to submit until complete because mistakes may not be correctable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The current round is closed. The official business.gov.au page says applications are expected to reopen shortly after the start of the 2026/27 financial year, with the program running until 30 April 2028. This is why we recommend preparing your site, quote and documentation early.
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No. Aether Installations is not affiliated with the DRIVEN Program or the Australian Government. We provide EV charging infrastructure assessment, supply, installation and documentation support. Rebate eligibility and approval are determined by the program administrators.
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No. No installer should guarantee rebate approval. The final decision is made by the Program Delegate based on eligibility, available funding and the submitted application.
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Used car dealers may be eligible if they meet the program’s eligibility requirements. The official FAQ states used car dealers can be eligible if they satisfy the relevant criteria.
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Yes. Fixed EV charging units must meet smart requirements, including online connection allowing monitoring, managing and adjusting of energy consumption.
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Based on the rebate stream structure, eligible activities generally relate to chargers purchased and installed, or eligible portable DC chargers purchased. Businesses should read the official guidelines before applying.
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We can prepare the installation-side documentation and provide a checklist to support your application. The business should submit the application directly through the official government portal.
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That is exactly why a site assessment matters. Many automotive sites need capacity review, switchboard checks, cable route planning or load management before installing multiple EV chargers.
Prepare your dealership or workshop before the next funding round opens
If your business sells, services or repairs vehicles, now is the time to check whether your site is ready for EV charging infrastructure. Aether Installations can review your site, recommend suitable smart chargers, coordinate licensed installation and prepare the documentation needed to support your rebate application.
Aether Installations is not affiliated with the DRIVEN Program, business.gov.au, or the Australian Government. Rebate eligibility, funding availability and approval are determined by the relevant government program administrators.
Aether Installations does not guarantee rebate approval. Information on this page is general in nature and should be checked against the official DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream guidelines before applying.