NSW EV Fleet Incentive – Kick-start Funding
A simple guide for fleet managers
The NSW Government’s EV Fleets Incentive – Kick-start Funding is designed to help organisations take their first step into fleet electrification. It provides co-funding for electric vehicles and smart chargers, making it easier to trial EVs without taking on all the upfront cost.
JET Charge is one of Australia’s leading experts in fleet EV charging. We offer flexible solutions from outright purchase to subscription based ‘Charging as a Service’ solutions, all compatible with the Kick-start incentive.
What support is available?
Vehicle incentives
Eligible organisations can receive a fixed incentive per new battery electric vehicle, depending on the vehicle type:
| Vehicle Type | Incentive |
| Passenger vehicles & SUVs (RRP equal or above $40k): | $5,000 per vehicle |
| Light commercial vehicles (up to 3.5t): | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Heavy vehicles (up to 23t): | $10,000–$50,000 |
You can apply for funding for up to 15 vehicles in total.
Charging incentives
You can also opt in for smart charging incentives, with funding available for:
| Charging infrastructure | Incentive |
| AC chargers (typically workplace or home charging): | Up to $6,000 per port |
| DC fast chargers up to 60kw (where operationally required): | 50% of cost per port (up to $30,000 per port) |
| DC fast chargers above 60kw (where operationally required): | 50% of cost per port (up to $60,000 per port) |
| Charge as a Service (CaaS) solutions: | Contribution to CaaS fee payment |
You can apply for funding for up to 15 charging incentives. Only one charging port per incentivised BEV can be claimed under the incentive and funding applies to hardware, installation or Charge as a Service (CaaS) costs.
Who is it for?
Kick-start funding is ideal for:
- Businesses or organisations with 3+ existing fleet vehicles in NSW
- Fleets looking to pilot EVs or electrify a small number of vehicles
- Light commercial and heavy vehicle operators
- Councils, not-for-profits and government agencies
- Taxi, rideshare and truck operators
Vehicles must be registered and used predominantly in NSW and ordered after the funding round opens.
Refer to the NSW government for full eligibility details here.
What can be funded?
- Brand-new battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
- Smart charging hardware and installation
- Depot, workplace or employee home charging
- Charge-as-a-Service solutions
What’s not covered includes used vehicles, plug-in hybrids, novated leases, or chargers used for public revenue generation.
How the application works (at a glance)
1. Apply online
2. Receive eligibility confirmation
3. Purchase and install vehicles and chargers
4. Submit evidence
Funding is first-come, first-served and allocations are limited from a $5 million pool.
Funding applications close on 29 May 2026 if allocations are not exhausted.
This summary is indicative only. Funding eligibility and amounts are subject to NSW Government guidelines and availability. See here for incentive details.
We can help
At JET Charge we make it easy to electrify your fleet with ‘Kick-start ready’ end-to-end EV fleet charging solutions.
Why choose JET Charge for your fleet EV charging?
Incentive ready
will package up a solution that both meets your needs and makes it easy to apply.
All-in-one solution
design, hardware, installation, load management, monitoring and maintenance.
Flexible pricing options
as a Service subscription model:
JET Charge+.
The best hardware
Future-ready
with most major charger brands, giving you more hardware flexibility as you expand
your fleet.
Trusted at the top
they choose JET Charge. We're trusted by names like Brookvale Bus
Depot, Woolworths, RACV, and Team Global Express to streamline their EV
ecosystem.
Kick off your fleet transition to EVs
If you’re considering EVs for your fleet and want to understand how Kick-start funding applies to your vehicles and sites, contact us here: