Households and businesses switching to an EV can now get help with the purchase of home charging infrastructure through the Rockliff Liberal Government’s expanded $50 million Energy Saver Loan Scheme.
The Energy Saver Loan Scheme, which currently provides no-interest loans to eligible applicants to fund the purchase and installation of energy efficient products, will now be expanded to included EV charging infrastructure.
Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, said that more than 3,000 families and businesses have already taken advantage of interest-free loans through the scheme for energy efficient upgrades like solar panels and batteries, heating and cooling systems, and energy efficient appliances.
“By expanding eligibility to EV charging infrastructure, we’re now taking the Energy Saver Loan Scheme out of the home and onto the roads, meaning we’re making an even bigger impact,” Minister Duigan said.
“Importantly, the majority of projects already being rolled out under the Scheme have involved approved Tasmanian businesses, supporting our them to grow, employ more Tasmanians and grow our economy.”
Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Roger Jaensch, said the Government is doing what matters for Tasmanians by developing innovative solutions as part of its plan to lower emissions.
“The Rockliff Liberal Government’s $1.2 million e-transport package offers rebates for the purchase of eligible electric vehicles and e-mobility devices,” Minister Jaensch said.
“Besides the purchase price, however, first-time EV owners may also need to install charging infrastructure at their home or business.
“To assist with the up-front cost of making the switch, households, businesses and not-for-profit organisations can now take advantage of a no-interest loan of between $500 and $10,000 to install electric vehicle charging stations at their home or premises.
“With our separate Electric Vehicle Rebate program already offering $2,000 to individuals on the purchase of eligible battery electric vehicles, now we have both the car and the charger covered.
“These incentives will help us get more cars off the road and reduce the number of trips we make using fossil fuels.”
Details on how to apply for both the Energy Saver Loan Scheme and the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program can be found on the Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania website at www.recfit.tas.gov.au/e-transport
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