The NRMA has announced “significant progress” in the expansion of Australia’s National EV Backbone, a key initiative under the Driving the Nation Fund.
With the completion of the critical Adelaide-to-Tullamarine route, Australia’s EV charging network is set to expand further, providing drivers with greater access to charging infrastructure across the country.
“The National Electric Vehicle Backbone is a transformative project that will shape the future of transport in Australia,” says NRMA Chief of Operations – Marine & Energy Nell Payne.
“By creating a connected network, we are ensuring EVs can travel far and wide, no matter where their journey leads.”
This project is being delivered in partnership with the Australian government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), supported by a $39.3 million investment, matched by NRMA. The funding will enable the development of fast-charging sites along Australia’s national highways, ensuring that EV drivers can confidently travel long distances and through remote regions.
Part of the broader $500 million Driving the Nation Fund, this initiative aims to equip all of Australia’s national highways with EV charging infrastructure by 2026. In addressing ‘range anxiety’, the partnership is focused on eliminating charging black spots and enabling seamless long-distance travel, including key routes like Darwin to Perth and Broken Hill to Adelaide.
“I’m incredibly proud of the NRMA team and our partners who have worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life,” says Ms Payne. “Together, we are building the infrastructure Australia needs for a greener, more connected future.”
