August Council Meeting Resolution

In the August 2025 Council meeting, 27 charging stations were proposed, 21 were approved for exhibition and initial rollout. You can read the minutes pertaining to this item here.

Two of the EV locations in Ward 4 were removed at the meeting for further location investigation. The other four were removed due to traffic recommendations and changing circumstances.

Council staff are now delivering the project in line with that resolution.

To provide further feedback on Ward 4 or this rollout CLICK HERE

More info: Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy

Location Selection of Chargers

The selection of charger locations has been carefully guided by a set of key criteria to ensure the rollout is effective, equitable, and minimally disruptive. These criteria include but not limited to:

• Suitable access to an existing electricity supply.

• Personal safety of end users in areas of high surveillance.

• Existing car parking availability (preferably off-street locations to minimise interference with pedestrian and cycle networks, outdoor dining and active frontages).

• Minimal impact on car parking availability for non EVs.

• Proximity to a range of amenities such as parks, beaches, tourist areas, public transport, active transport, business precincts, community and public facilities.

• Accessibility at all hours with adequate lighting.

These charging stations will have allocated ‘EV while charging only’ spaces. These allocated parking bays are from Monday–Friday, 6am–6pm. Parking is limited to 2 or 4 hours, depending on the location. Outside of these hours, parking is as per the signage. Please adhere to all parking signage at each site.

All locations have been selected carefully to minimise disruption, where possible, as per Bayside’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy 2024.

This program is funded by the NSW Government’s EV kerbside charging infrastructure fund - Round 2, and contribution fund from private charging operators. This covers the cost for the installation of all EV charging units.

When will the chargers be installed?

EV charger installation is planned to start in December 2025.

By strategically installing charging stations, the project aims to enhance local infrastructure while aligning with Council’s environmental and sustainability goals, as previously embraced during the 2023 trial program, funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

The objective of this project is to collaborate with private operators to expand EV kerbside charging infrastructure across the entire LGA, ensuring accessible and convenient charging solutions for the community.