HERE and SBD Index shows Australian EV fleet growing faster than public charging network

HERE Technologies and SBD Automotive have published Australia's first inclusion in the HERE and SBD EV Index 2026, finding that 67 per cent of surveyed Australian drivers are now more likely to consider an EV than a year ago, driven by fuel costs, improved range and workplace charging access. The index warns that Australia's EV fleet is expanding faster than its public charging infrastructure, creating a growing infrastructure challenge as the market moves beyond early adopters and Chinese brands gain share.

Why it matters: The widening gap between EV adoption and charging rollout signals urgent procurement opportunities for public and workplace charging projects across Australia. CPOs and infrastructure developers face rising demand as two thirds of drivers shift toward EVs, but must address network density to support mass market transition.