The Justice and Equity Centre has made a submission to the NSW Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into infrastructure for electric and alternative energy source vehicles. As electric vehicle (EV) uptake grows, expanding public charging infrastructure is essential—but it must be done fairly and efficiently.
Our submission highlights the need for equitable access to EV charging across NSW, especially in rural and regional communities. We support using existing electricity infrastructure to reduce costs and improve network efficiency, but caution against funding EV infrastructure through household energy bills. Instead, costs should be borne by those who benefit directly—EV users.
We also call for clear rules to prevent energy companies from using regulated revenue to subsidise EV charging services, which could distort competition and increase costs for all consumers. The NSW Government should define guiding principles for EV infrastructure rollout and assess delivery models that promote equity, efficiency, and transparency.
With smart planning and fair regulation, EV infrastructure can support climate goals, reduce energy costs, and benefit all NSW households—not just those who drive electric.
JEC wins award for housing and mental ill-health lived experience committee