University of New South Wales research argues that kerbside EV charging should be planned around local demand and community needs rather than maximising charger numbers. The study notes that inner city drivers often lack off street charging access, with Sydney's Inner West Council finding about two thirds of residents cannot readily charge at home. UNSW senior researcher Bjorn Sturmberg said local councils should identify suitable locations, similar to how traffic lights are planned.
Why it matters: The findings challenge current deployment models where distribution network service providers hold significant influence over charging locations. A demand led approach could help procurement teams and CPOs target sites with genuine need, potentially improving utilisation rates and return on investment in kerbside infrastructure.
Australia's EV to charger ratio reached 24 to 1 in 2025, considerably higher than expected for a maturing market, according to the HERE Technologies and SBD Automotive electric vehicle index released Thursday. The report, which surveyed over 4,000 motorists and ranked EV adoption and charging infrastructure across the US, UK, India, Europe and Australia, found NSW and the ACT lead in EV readiness while Tasmania and Western Australia lag. The findings follow record August EV sales in which battery electric vehicles outsold petrol, diesel and hybrid models for the first time.
Why it matters: The 24 to 1 ratio signals urgent infrastructure gaps as Australian EV adoption accelerates without financial incentives, creating immediate procurement opportunities for charge point operators and network builders. State level disparities highlight where public and private investment must concentrate to avoid bottlenecks that could slow the transition.
Australia10 Sep 2026Source 
