EV Charging Executive Summary

This business plan outlines a financially robust, grant‑leveraged, flood‑resilient EV fast‑charging network across three strategic regional NSW locations: Maclean, Kyogle, and Inverell. The combined project cost is $2.1 million, with an estimated $700,000 per site. The project is structured to maximise NSW Government EV Destination Charging Round 4 grant funding, reimburse upfront capital requirements, and ensure strong bank security through staged deployment and early revenue generation.

The proposal delivers:

  • I am a long‑term EV driver with more than three years and over 100,000 kilometres of real‑world experience, I have first‑hand insight into the challenges faced by motorists when fast chargers are unavailable, unreliable, or too widely spaced. This lived experience has shaped my commitment to delivering dependable, high‑uptime charging infrastructure across regional NSW.
  • I have previously successfully applied for EV charging grants in Round 2, installation has been smooth and site continues to be operational at Waterview Motel. I managed the project from application through to commissioning, liaising closely with contractors and suppliers.
  • High‑uptime, high‑power DC fast charging (150–240 kW) at three underserved regional towns. The project is going to install 4 Charging bays (more than the minimum 3 charging bays required by grant), the chargers will also have a higher rating than minimum specification (240kw vs min150kw).
  • Flood‑resilient engineering, ensuring long‑term asset protection and insurance compliance.
  • Strong community and economic benefits, increasing visitor dwell time and supporting local businesses.
  • 10‑year financial forecasts demonstrating strong revenue growth, stable operating margins, and reliable loan servicing capacity.
  • A staged funding model: remote sites (Kyogle & Inverell) are installed first to trigger grant reimbursement, enabling redraw for the next site and reducing total bank exposure.

The project is designed to be Finance‑friendly, with predictable cashflows, government co‑funding, and strong long‑term demand growth driven by EV adoption trends.