Revealed: The Sydney suburbs with the most and fewest EVs
Data reveals that electric vehicle ownership in Sydney is highest in the eastern, northern, and inner-city suburbs, with the City of Sydney leading at 21.6% of registered passenger vehicles being electric, while western and outer suburban areas like Wollondilly and Penrith have the lowest adoption rates. Despite lower uptake in some regions, western Sydney councils such as Blacktown and Canterbury-Bankstown have high total numbers of EVs due to larger populations. Rising fuel prices and government incentives have boosted EV sales, but challenges like high upfront costs, charging deserts, and infrastructure delays remain. The NSW government plans to install up to 1,000 new charging points to address gaps, though industry critics say more is needed.
- ▪The City of Sydney has the highest EV adoption rate at 21.6% of registered passenger vehicles, followed by Willoughby, Ku-ring-gai, North Sydney, and Ryde.
- ▪Western Sydney councils like Blacktown and Canterbury-Bankstown have the highest total numbers of registered EVs due to large populations, despite lower adoption rates.
- ▪Housing affordability and access to charging infrastructure are key barriers to EV adoption, with 45 EVs per public charger in Australia versus a global average of 11.
- ▪NSW Premier Chris Minns has committed $100 million to deploy up to 1,000 new EV charge points in suburban and regional areas to reduce range anxiety.
- ▪Federal fringe benefit tax exemptions in 2025 drove strong EV uptake in north-western suburbs like Marsden Park, Kellyville, and Baulkham Hills.
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