New South Wales has reached a milestone with the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state as charging infrastructure helped boost the adoption of said vehicles.
According to the New South Wales government, there are now over 100,000 electric vehicles registered in the state, signalling strong consumer demand and helping cut emissions. At this figure, an estimated 121 million litres of petrol is saved every year, or equal to nearly 145,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
The government said investing in charging infrastructure across the state helped drive the shift, with AU$96 million worth of EV charging infrastructure grants since April 2023. The state government has delivered funding for close to 3,300 new chargers at more than 1,200 sites across the state.
The investment has paid off as EVs now account for 8.6 per cent of new light vehicle sales to date in 2025, up from 0.7 per cent in 2020. EVs are appearing in every category, from family cars to buses, vans and trucks.
EVs are also helping New South Wales reach its net zero transmission targets; 100,000 EVs cut emissions by an amount equal to the amount of 32,000 homes.
EVs also help drive down the cost of living, with households saving approximately AU$1,500 a year when using electricity rather than petrol.
New South Wales Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison, said: “Hitting 100,000 EVs is a huge step towards a cleaner, cheaper and fairer transport future for NSW.
“The future isn’t coming; it’s already here on our roads, and we’re making sure every community shares in it.
“Whether you live in our cities or our regional communities, we are rolling out chargers that give drivers the confidence to go electric.”
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe, said: “NSW drivers are embracing EVs in record numbers, and we are proud to be leading the way in making clean transport accessible, affordable and convenient for everyone.
“From local kerbside charging to fast chargers along our highways, we’re making it easier than ever for NSW drivers to go electric.”
