JOLT, an Australian-owned EV charging network, will receive funding from the NSW government to install 65 fast and free kerbside public charging sites across seven local government areas in Sydney.

JOLT’s EV charging stations combine the latest smart city technology with innovative urban design and free, fast charging for an exceptional charging experience. The key benefit of JOLT’s proposition is free charging of up to 50kms of driving range per day, easing cost of living pressures with approximately $1,200 in savings per year, plus access to fast charging, which is more suitable in public areas.

“Kerbside charging is critical to the transition to electric vehicles in Sydney and providing fast, free charging to those who do not have access to off-street charging is JOLT’s goal for this program,” JOLT chief executive Doug McNamee says.

“With this funding, the government has prioritised the need for kerbside charging which will be a vital component of EV transition in Sydney,”

Climate change and energy minister Penny Sharpe says the grants were part of a $209 million commitment to charging infrastructure.