To complement the strategy, we are currently developing a plan to encourage low-emissions vehicles, which will include consideration of electric vehicle charging. Find out how we are supporting this initiative below.
Our Transport Strategy 2030 (p. 98-100) supports charging of electric vehicles in buildings and minimising on-street charging.
On-street charging is not supported in the central city, where the demand for space is very high. The number of parking bays is reducing and there is already a large supply of off-street parking spaces. However, outside the CBD it may not always be possible to install off-street charging facilities, therefore on-street charging may be appropriate in areas with limited off-street parking.
It may be considered in locations where there is no viable alternative and space allows, such as in certain residential parking permit areas. Where installed, on-street vehicle-charging facilities will be paid for by users and should not affect other uses of the street.
The City of Melbourne is in the process of determining the locations where on-street charging may be appropriate.
We have installed 12 chargers at the new Queen Victoria Market underground car park. We will investigate installing charging stations in the small number of other off-street car parks we manage.
The City of Melbourne has the densest network of electric vehicle charging stations in Victoria, including 12 chargers at the new Queen Victoria Market underground car park. Chargers are in locations such as shopping centres, supermarkets, hotels, off-street car parks and petrol stations. For a full list, visit the EV Council website.
Most people living in Melbourne will only need to charge their vehicle once or twice a week. The average private motor vehicle in Victoria drives 34 km per day. The vehicles available in Australia can travel between 200km and 600km.
Depending on your needs, you may be able to rely on public charging stations. If you need to charge at home, talk to your body corporate or building management about having chargers installed by a licensed electrician.
People without access to private off-street parking will need to use public charging points. For a full list, visit the EV Council website.
Public on-street charging may be installed in future. The City of Melbourne is in the process of determining the locations where this may be appropriate.
We are working with the Victorian Government to amend planning scheme controls to require new off-street parking spaces to be ‘EV ready’.
The Victorian Government is currently offering a $3000 subsidy for all new zero-emissions vehicles purchased. For more information and eligibility visit Zero Emissions Vehicle Subsidy.
For a full list of what’s available in Australia, visit the Electric Vehicle Council.
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Electric vehicles can contribute to reducing emissions. The most environmentally-friendly ways to get around are walking, cycling and using public transport.
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.
We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.