This page refers to the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream. It is separate from the earlier DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream.

DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream Support for Dealerships & EV Repairers

Plan your public EV charging infrastructure properly with site readiness, capacity review, installation pathway and documentation support from Aether Installations.

  • Grants of up to $8 million per application

  • Up to 50% support in metropolitan zones

  • Up to 80% support in regional and journey enablement zones

  • Minimum 25 charging bays across the application

  • Applications close 5pm AEST, Friday 28 August 2026

Request Site Readiness Support
View Official Grant Page

*Eligibility and approval are determined by the Australian Government.

Aether Installations is not affiliated with the DRIVEN program.

What is the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream?

The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream is an Australian Government funding opportunity designed to support new public fast EV charging stations at automotive dealership and EV repairer sites.

The program is intended to help expand Australia’s public fast charging network by supporting charging infrastructure at locations connected to the automotive industry, including dealerships, EV repairers and eligible partner sites.

For dealerships and EV repairers, the opportunity is not just about installing chargers. It is about preparing the site properly, understanding electrical capacity, planning charger locations, considering customer access, and building infrastructure that can operate reliably over the long term.

Aether Installations helps eligible sites & commercial operators understand the infrastructure pathway before moving forward.

Program details should always be confirmed against the official business.gov.au DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream page before applying.

Why this matters for dealerships and EV repairers

EV adoption is changing what customers expect from automotive businesses. Dealerships, service centres and EV repairers are no longer just selling and servicing vehicles. They are becoming part of the charging ecosystem.

Public fast EV charging infrastructure can help automotive sites improve customer experience, support future EV servicing and sales, and position the business as EV-ready.

For suitable sites, charging infrastructure can support:

  • A better customer experience for EV owners

  • A more credible EV sales and service environment

  • Public charging access for customers and visitors

  • Future fleet, service and workshop opportunities

  • Long-term infrastructure value at the site

  • A stronger transition into EV sales, servicing and support

  • A more professional position in the public EV charging network

*The mistake is treating this as a charger purchase. It is an infrastructure project.

The site, power supply, civil pathway, bay layout, electrical capacity, customer access & documentation all need to be thought through before installation.

Key DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream details

The following details are based on the official business.gov.au DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream information.

Applicants should confirm all requirements, dates and eligibility conditions directly through the official grant page before applying.

Total funding pool
$20 million available

Metropolitan zones
Up to 50% of eligible expenditure

Project completion deadline
Projects must be completed by 31 March 2029

Maximum grant
Up to $8 million per application

Minimum project scale
Minimum 25 charging bays across the application

Application close
5pm AEST, Friday 28 August 2026

Project completion deadline
Projects must be completed by 31 March 2029

Grant details, eligibility requirements and funding rules may change.

Always confirm the current details through business.gov.au before preparing or submitting an application.

Who may be eligible?

Eligibility is determined by the Australian Government. In general, applicants must meet the program’s eligibility requirements, including having an Australian Business Number, an account with an Australian financial institution, and being an entity incorporated in Australia.

The grant may be relevant to organisations involved in public fast EV charging projects at dealership or EV repairer premises, including:

  • Dealership groups

  • Vehicle manufacturers

  • Charge point operators

  • Business or community groups

  • Organisations partnering with eligible dealership or EV repairer sites

  • Commercial operators planning public fast EV charging infrastructure at eligible premises

*Aether Installations does not determine eligibility and does not approve grant applications.

Eligibility and approval are determined by the Australian Government.

Eligible project requirements

According to the official program information, projects must generally support the preparation, construction and installation of charging stations at automotive dealership and EV repairer premises in eligible zones.

Projects must generally:

  • Support charging stations at automotive dealership or EV repairer premises

  • Meet minimum operating standards and project delivery requirements

  • Include charging stations with at least one CCS Type 2 plug for each charging bay

  • Include a minimum of 25 charging bays across the application

  • Be completed by 31 March 2029

*Eligible charging stations must be installed at dealership or EV repairer premises, or qualifying land directly adjacent to or across the road from those premises where the dealership or EV repairer has the necessary right or consent.

Eligible expenditure

Eligible expenditure may include costs directly related to delivering charging stations at an eligible site.

This may include:

  • EV supply equipment

  • Charging stations

  • Cables, plugs and ports

  • Charging bay civil works

  • Trenching

  • Bollards

  • Signage

  • Lane markings

  • Electricity network connections

  • Site-specific network upgrades

  • Installation activities

  • On-site battery infrastructure where it directly supports the charging infrastructure

*On-site batteries may be eligible where they directly support the charging infrastructure. Renewable energy generation equipment may not be eligible.

Applicants should confirm the current expenditure rules in the official grant guidelines before making decisions.

How Aether Installations can help

Public EV charging infrastructure is not just about placing chargers in a car park.

The site needs to be assessed properly around power capacity, charger placement, civil works, safety, access, load management, documentation and long-term reliability.

Aether Installations can support dealerships, EV repairers and commercial operators with:

  • Review the site layout, switchboard position, power availability, proposed charging locations and practical installation pathway.

  • Help map the charger locations, cable routes, customer access points, charging bay layout and future scalability.

  • Review the electrical considerations that may affect the project, including supply capacity, switchboard suitability, network upgrade considerations and load management requirements.

  • Coordinate the installation pathway with licensed electrical contractors and support clean project delivery from planning through to handover.

  • Support the site with the technical documentation, photos, project information and handover records needed for a professional infrastructure project.

  • Plan the project so the site can support future EV demand, staged rollout and long-term operational needs.

Request Site Readiness Support

A compliance-first pathway for EV charging infrastructure

Step 1 - Site readiness review

We review your site, project goals, available space, existing electrical infrastructure and likely charging requirements.

Step 2 - Infrastructure pathway

We help identify charger locations, capacity considerations, cable routes, load requirements and practical delivery risks.

Step 3 - Delivery support

We support the installation pathway, contractor coordination, documentation, handover and compliance-first execution.

The goal is simple: understand the site properly before committing to an infrastructure pathway.

That reduces risk, improves project clarity and helps decision-makers move forward with better information.

Who this page is for

This page is useful for organisations and decision-makers considering public fast EV charging infrastructure at dealership or EV repairer premises.

  • Dealership owners

  • Dealer principals

  • Operations managers

  • EV repairer owners

  • Automotive service centres

  • Charge point operators

  • Fleet-focused automotive sites

  • Commercial property owners connected to dealership or EV repairer premises

  • Vehicle manufacturers

  • Dealer groups planning multi-site infrastructure

Important limitations

Aether Installations provides infrastructure planning, site readiness, installation pathway and documentation support.

We do not approve grant applications and we do not determine eligibility.

  • Aether does not approve grant applications.

  • Aether does not determine eligibility.

  • Aether is not affiliated with the DRIVEN program.

  • Grant funding is not guaranteed.

  • Applicants should read the official guidelines before applying.

  • Applicants should seek appropriate professional advice where required.

  • Aether’s role is infrastructure planning, site readiness, installation pathway and documentation support.

*We help you understand the infrastructure side properly.

The Australian Government determines grant eligibility and approval.

Preparing a site for the DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream?

If you operate a dealership, EV repairer site or eligible commercial location and want to understand the EV charging infrastructure pathway, Aether Installations can help you review the site properly before moving forward.

Request Site Readiness Support
View Official Grant Details

James Iordanidis
Aether Installations
james@aetherinstallations.com.au
0434 171 611
Power, Delivered Properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream is different from the earlier DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream. This page refers to the current grant stream for public fast EV charging infrastructure at dealership and EV repairer premises.

  • No. Eligibility and approval are determined by the Australian Government. Aether Installations can support the infrastructure planning, site readiness and installation pathway, but does not approve or assess grant applications.

  • The grant is for organisations building public fast EV charging stations at automotive dealership or EV repairer sites.

    Eligible applicants may include dealership groups, vehicle manufacturers, charge point operators, and business or community groups where they meet the program requirements.

  • The eligible charging stations must be installed at dealership or EV repairer premises, or land directly adjacent to or across the road from those premises where the dealership or EV repairer has the necessary right or consent.

  • Aether can help with site readiness assessment, charger location planning, electrical capacity review, installation pathway planning, load and infrastructure considerations, coordination with licensed electrical contractors, and documentation support.

  • According to the official program information, on-site batteries may be eligible where installed for the purpose of directly supporting the charging infrastructure. Applicants should confirm final eligibility through the official grant guidelines.

  • The official FAQ states that the minimum of 25 charging bays applies across the whole application, which may include multiple proposed sites.

    Applicants should confirm this against the current guidelines before applying.

  • Applications close 5pm AEST, Friday 28 August 2026, unless changed by the Australian Government. Always check business.gov.au for the latest details.

Related EV Charging Infrastructure Services

The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream is focused on public fast EV charging infrastructure at eligible dealership and EV repairer premises.

If you are planning a broader EV charging project, these Aether Installations pages may also be useful.

For business, fleet, workplace and public charging sites, view our commercial EV charging infrastructure services.

For standard residential and light commercial installations, view our EV charger installation in Melbourne service page.

For apartments, owners corporations & shared parking environments, view our strata EV charging infrastructure page.

If you are comparing charger hardware, view our EV charger options.

If your site is ready to discuss the next step, you can request site readiness support.

Looking for the earlier DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream?

That program is separate from the current DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream.

You can view Aether’s separate DRIVEN Charger Rebate information page.