This paper highlights key strategies to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in apartment buildings across New South Wales, Australia. While EV adoption has surged in suburban homes, the report highlights unique challenges for apartment residents and offers practical solutions to improve accessibility in high-density housing.

Policy opportunities

1. Develop and disseminate case studies of successful projects that have been co-funded by the EV Ready Building Grant scheme.
2. Provide guidance on fire safety provisions for EV chargers in apartments to reduce confusion and tackle misconceptions concerning the risk of fire.
3. Expand and improve the EV Ready Buildings Grant scheme.
4. Explore different finance options to support the installation of EV chargers in apartments.