Announced 16 February 2023 (and expiring in less than 80 days), the West Australian governments business focused Charge Up electric vehicle charging grant is a positive move towards securing the required goal of a net zero carbon emission business landscape. If you want to dive straight in, we’ve done the research, so you don’t have to, and getting a quote is easy. Alternatively, we’ve compiled the essential information for an all-on-one page overview of the 2023 Charge Up WA business EV charger rebate for your research convenience.
Contents
- Level 2 AC Fast charging focus.
- 7 to 22 kW chargers.
- Renewable energy utilisation focus.
- Up to 50% off of supply & installation.
- Increased regional funding.
- Home businesses exempt.
- $3.75 million allocation.
- 12 May 2023 deadline.
Round 1 funding is available for up to 4 EV chargers per site (maximum of 5 sites):
- 50% of the purchase cost of level 2 (7 to 22 kW) approved EV chargers.
- 50% of installation costs (up to $5,000 per site in the Greater Perth area and $10,000 per site in remote and regional areas).
- 75% of the cost of a 2-year EV charger approved software subscription.
- Eligible applicants can only make one grant application in Round One.
Types of charging situations funded in round one include:
- Destination charging – charging at destinations that people typically spend a few hours at, e.g. tourist or cultural attractions, cafés, wineries, beaches, swimming pools, parks or other outdoor leisure activity facilities.
- Car parks – car parks of eligible organisations for employees and visitors to charge their EVs
- Fleet vehicles – chargers intended to support fleets’ conversion to EVs.
After successful approval, the electric vehicle charging sfrastructure must be installed within 180 days to claim the WA business EV Charger rebate.
Applications will be accepted from the following types of organisations:
- Small to medium enterprises.
- Not-for-profits registered with the Australian charities and not-for-profits commission (ACNC).
- Local government authorities.
To be eligible, applicants must intend to:
- Use the EV charger to charge during daytime hours (9 am to 5 pm) or overnight (9 pm to 9 am)
- Install the EV charger at a location within Western Australia.
Generally, charging mainly during the evening peak of 5 pm to 9 pm will not be supported by the Charge Up WA business EV charger rebate.
Hassle-free. The WA business EV charger rebate made easy.
The first round of the Charge Up WA business EV charger rebate is available to 7 kW and 22 kW (level 2) AC fast chargers. Level 2 AC fast chargers are the most straightforward electric vehicle chargers to integrate on commercial premises without significant power supply alterations.
32 Approved EV charging brands are available within the first round of the WA business EV charger rebate. Perth Solar Warehouse provided electric vehicle charging solutions are highlighted in blue. Alternative EV charging products are available on request.
Approved EV charging brands
Brand | Options | More |
|---|---|---|
ABB | 13 | Inquire |
Alfen | 7 | Inquire |
Circontrol | 29 | Inquire |
CitaEV | 3 | Inquire |
Delta Electronics | 3 | Inquire |
EO Charging | 2 | Inquire |
Elinta | 6 | Inquire |
EVBox | 14 | Inquire |
EVolution Australia | 5 | Inquire |
EVESCo
| 2 | Inquire |
EVUp | 2 | Inquire |
Fimer Italy | 4 | Inquire |
GARO | 2 | Inquire |
Indra Renewable Technologies | 2 | Inquire |
JET Charge | 3 | Inquire |
LITEON Technology | 2 | Inquire |
Noodoe | 6 | Inquire |
Ocular | 15 | Discover |
Orbis | 25 | Inquire |
Pioneer IoT
| 3 | Inquire |
Scame PARRE S.p.A (Scame Italy) | 43 | Inquire |
Sichuan WeiYu Electric Co. Ltd | 4 | Inquire |
Sinexcel | 5 | Inquire |
Schneider Electric | 10 | Inquire |
Shenzen EN+ Technologies | 4 | Inquire |
Starcharge | 5 | Inquire |
Siemens | 12 | Inquire |
Smappee | 8 | Inquire |
Wallbox | 19 | Discover |
Wineline Technology | 2 | Inquire |
Zhejiang Benyi Electrical Co Ltd (ZJB) | 6 | Inquire |
Xcharge | 2 | Inquire |
Software is an essential requirement for the WA business EV charger rebate. The software assists a user in understanding greater daytime (solar) energy utilisation. The scheme’s purpose is to have as many electric vehicles powered by renewable energy sources as possible while soaking up excess solar energy on the grid—and that’s an excellent outcome for humanity.
Approved software platforms
Highlighted blue are the software options compatible with the Perth Solar Warehouse all-in-one (software, supply and installation) Charge Up EV charger grant package. Essentially all but one software solution. Green are the Perth Solar Warehouse recommended software solutions. If it get’s a little overwhelming, reach out to sales support.
Software Platform | Pricing Arrangement All prices are in AUD and exclude GST | Brand of approved hardware that work with the approved software* | Turnkey Service Provided |
|---|---|---|---|
CasaCharge | 10% of the revenue generated by
the managed hardware to the grant
applicants for a term of 2 years.
In case, grant applicant would like to
provide charging free of cost to the
end users, fees will be $100 per
annum for a charger.
| ABB, Circontol, Delta
Electronics, EVBox,
Ocular, Schneider
Electric, Smappee
| Yes |
Chargebay | Standard pricing:
Option 1 – Reporting and Access
control only: $120 per annum per
charge port
Option 2 – Paid charging sessions:
$300 per annum per charge port
2-year subscription up-front pricing:
Option 1 – Reporting and Access
control only: 2 year upfront – $200
per charge point
Option 2 – Paid charging sessions: 2
year upfront – $500 per charge
point
SIM Card:
Option 1 – Reporting and Access
control only: $108 per annum
Option 2 – Paid charging sessions:
$108 per annum
+ $0.30 + 7.5% of the value of each
public transaction. | ABB, Circontrol, Delta
Electronics, Garo,
Schneider Electric,
Siemens | Yes |
Chargefox | Base price: $330 per annum per
charge port / $60 per month per
charge port
Comms (optional) price: $60 per
annum / $5 per month
Driver transaction fee: 5% per
annum / 5% per month
| ABB, Delta
Electronics,
JET Charge, Ocular,
Schneider Electric,
Siemens, Wallbox | No |
EVNet – EV
ChargePoint
Management
Software | Platform Fee:$275 per annum per
charge port
Management Fee:$0.05 per kWh
delivered | ABB, Circontrol,
EVBox, Schneider
Electric, Siemens,
Wallbox | Yes |
E’Langa | Standard pricing:$170 per annum
(single charge port)$300 per annum
(dual charge port)
2-year subscription up-front pricing:
$300 – single charge port
$520 – dual charge port
| ABB, Alfen,
Circontrol, Delta
Electronics, Elinta,
EVBox, Schneider
Electric, Siemens,
Wallbox
| Yes |
Everty | Everty Starter – $300 per annum
(single charge port)
Everty Starter – $360 per annum
(dual charge port)
Everty Professional – $380 per
annum (single charge port)
Everty Professional – $600 per
annum (dual charge port)
| ABB, Delta
Electronics,
JET Charge,
Schneider Electric
| Yes |
Noodoe EV
OS | 1 year licence to Noodoe Application
Library: $179
2 year licence to Noodoe Application
Library: $260
+15% of the value of each public
transaction | CitaEV, Indra
Renewable
Technologies
| Yes |
Exploren
OCPP Based
Charger
Management
Software
Platform
| Monitoring & Reporting:
$150 per annum per charge port
Monitoring, Reporting & Billing:
$250 per annum per charge port | ABB, Delta
Electronics, Ocular,
Schneider Electric | Yes |
EVUp
Upcharge | $495 per site per annum, for up to
five charge ports | ABB, Circontrol,
EVUp, Garo,
Schneider Electric,
Wallbox
| Yes |
Gemtek – Chargefox | $390 per annum per charge port | ABB | Yes |
Halo
Charging | $800 per annum per charge port + a
fee of $0.20/kW | Shenzen EN+
Technologies,
Wallbox, Xcharge | Yes |
Jet Charge – Chargefox | Public subscription (4G
data):$390.00 per annum per
charge port
Public subscription (base building
internet): $330.00 per annum per
charge port
Private (non-public facing)
subscription (4G data): $225.00
per annum per charge port
Private (non-public facing)
subscription (base building
internet): $165.00 per annum per
charge port | Circontrol, Delta
Electronics,
JET Charge,
Schneider Electric | Yes |
Noodoe EV
OS | 1 year licence to Noodoe
Application Library: $179
2 year licence to Noodoe
Application Library: $260+15% of
the value of each public transaction | ABB, CitaEV, Delta
Electronics, Fimer,
Indra Renewable
Technologies, Lite-On
Technology, Noodoe
| Yes |
Smart Charge | $280 per annum per charge port | ABB, Circontrol,
EVBox, Schneider
Electric, Siemens,
Smappee, Orbis | Yes |
VistaCharge | $225.00 per annum per charge
port.
+ $ 0.30 + 6% transaction fee
applies to all billed sessions. | ABB, Circontrol,
EVBox, Ocular,
Schneider Electric,
Smappee | Yes |
Hassle-free. The WA business EV charger rebate made easy.
- Inquire with Perth Solar Warehouse. We’ll ensure your workplace eligibility with a few simple questions. Alternatively, here’s the checklist ›
- Receive a quote detailing your Charge Up eligible EV Charger options, installation and software (required for application).
- Apply to the WA Government website using our submission pack and the link below.
2023 WA business EV Charger rebate (Charge Up) online application ›
Example 1: Small Business installing an EV charger for employee use.
A small business owner (applicant) in the Greater Perth area with ten employees wishes to install one EV charger (with two ports) for staff use. The applicant or its employees may or may not already drive an EV. The applicant has several reasons for installing an EV charger:
- To make it easier to replace existing business vehicles with EVs
- To provide a workplace benefit for staff
- To communicate to customers that the business cares about taking action on climate change
Opening hours for the business are 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays only, and EVs used or owned by employees are expected to largely remain on site during the working week. The applicant can therefore be confident that a significant proportion of the EV charging will occur during the day. The applicant obtains a quote from Perth Solar Warehouse and successfully applies for the grant.
Item | Total Cost | Business Covers | Grant Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
Charger: One 7kW charger with two ports | $3000 | $1500 | $1500 |
Installation costs for one 7 kW charger | $4000 | $2000 | $2000 |
Software subscription for two years, $180 per annum, per port | $720 | $180 | $540 |
Total Cost | $7720 | $3680 | $4040 |
In this scenario, the applicant must be able identify a suitable location for a wall-mounted charger that is between two parking bays.
Example 2: A charity intends to install EV chargers at three sites within the Greater Perth area
The charity intends to install EV chargers at three sites to make replacing existing fleet vehicles with EVs easier. The charity does the following:
- Arranges a detailed quote for each site – a quote for each site is needed as funded items (EV charger hardware, software and installation) are assessed on a site-by-site basis. Perth Solar Warehouse provides an all-in-one quote.
- With the help of Perth Solar Warehouse, the charity considers which vehicles will use these chargers, how long vehicles are stationary, and whether they can charge at times other than the evening peak.
– The charity decides to install two 7 kW chargers at site 1, which will predominantly be used for overnight charging
– At the two other sites, the charity decides to install two 22 kW chargers to be used to provide daytime charging for pool vehicles
Installation at these sites represents the first phase of the charity’s electrification journey with Perth Solar Warehouse. The charity considers current and future software requirements and hardware compatibility when making choices for this phase.
Item | Total Cost | Charity Covers | Grant Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
Chargers at site 1: Two 7kW chargers | $4000 | $2000 | $2000 |
Installation costs for site 1 | $8000 | $4000 | $4000 |
Chargers at site 2: Two 22kW chargers | $7000 | $3500 | $3500 |
Installation costs for site 2 | $10000 | $5000 | $5000 |
Chargers at site 3: Two 22kW chargers | $7000 | $3500 | $3500 |
Installation costs for site 3 | $12000 | $7000 | $5000 |
Software subscription for two years | $4000 | $1000 | $3000 |
Total Cost | $52000 | $26000 | $26000 |
The WA Government has contributed less than 50 per cent of the installation costs for site 3 because of the funding cap of $5,000 for installation costs for each site (in the metropolitan area). However, because 75 per cent of the software subscription costs are funded, the total Government contribution is still a 50 per cent share of project costs
Example 3: Café owner in regional Western Australia intends to install
EV chargers to increase its patronage
The owner of a café, which operates from 7 am to 3 pm in a regional area (applicant), intends to install an EV charger to draw more visitors to the business. The applicant engages Perth Solar Warehouse to provide a quote and assist with the grant application. The following considerations apply:
- The cafe does not have a suitable location to install a less expensive wall-mounted charger, so the applicant has decided to install pedestal-mounted (free-standing) chargers.
- The applicant does not own the car park where the chargers will be installed, so arranges the completion of a landowner consent form.
- The applicant wants users to pay a fee and has chosen a software package to enable this. By working with PSW trusted EV software suppliers, Perth Solar Warehouse ensures that the EV charger selected is compatible with the software to be used.
- The applicant wants EV drivers to know about its charger and ensures it is listed on an online charging map.
The applicant can get many quotes, but time is short. Your path of least resistance to reach out to Perth Solar Warehouse for a WA business EV charger rebate easy application package. Your grant is later approved. The grant funding contributions to the project costs are summarised in the following table.
Item | Total Cost | Cafe Covers | Grant Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
Chargers: Two 22kW chargers (each with 2 ports) | $16000 | $8000 | $8000 |
Installation costs | $12000 | $6000 | $6000 |
Software subscription for two years, $250 per annum, per port | $2000 | $500 | $1500 |
Total Cost | $30000 | $14500 | $15500 |
There is no funding cap on grant contributions for EV chargers and software, 50 per cent and 75 per cent of these costs, respectively have been covered by the grant
As the café is located in regional Western Australia the regional co-funding cap on installation of $10,000 applies. The grant can meet 50% of the total installation costs, which is $6,000 (compared to a maximum of $5,000 for charger installations in the Greater Perth area)
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