Smart Plugs Program for Apartment Buildings

Giving residents affordable access to EV charging at home

Smart plugs deliver Level 1 charging, the same method used by around 40% of Australian EV drivers (Ausgrid, 2023). This makes them a cost-effective alternative to full Level 2 charger installations.

Key information

  • Status: Open

  • Grant amount: 50% rebate up to $10,000 per apartment building

  • Application closes: Until funding is exhausted (first-come, first-served basis)

  • Completion deadline: 30 June 2026

The Smart Plugs Program supports apartment buildings in Waverley, Woollahra, and Randwick LGAs to install smart plugs — an affordable, simple way for residents to charge electric vehicles (EVs) at home without major infrastructure upgrades.

Smart plugs look like standard power points but include innovative EV charging features such as:

  • Mobile apps for billing and payment of shared electricity use

  • Internet connectivity for scheduling and monitoring sessions

  • Power balancing for constrained circuits

Smart plugs provide Level 1 charging, the same type used by around 40% of Australian EV owners (Ausgrid, 2023). It’s a significantly cheaper option for strata and apartment buildings than Level 2 charging.

What Is Funded:

  • Smart plug hardware and installation costs

  • Related items such as cable trays, distribution boards, or internet connectivity

  • Installations carried out by approved Program Partners:

    • NOX Energy

    • Alchemy Charge

    • Combined Energy

    • Ready Steady Plug

What Is Not Funded:

  • Ongoing operational or subscription costs

  • Works completed after 30 June 2026

  • Installations not carried out by licensed electricians or Program Partners

Who Can Apply:

  • Apartment buildings located in Waverley, Woollahra, or Randwick LGAs

  • Buildings with at least one EV currently parked or on order

  • Applicants with written owners corporation approval to investigate and seek quotes

Who Cannot Apply:

  • Properties outside the eligible LGAs

  • Applicants without owners corporation approval

  • Buildings without EVs or EV orders

This is a co-funded grant:

  • This is a co-funded program, providing 50% of eligible costs (up to $10,000) per building.

Funded projects aim to:

  • Make home EV charging accessible and affordable in apartments

  • Reduce infrastructure costs for strata and body corporates

  • Support the transition to cleaner transport in local communities

    How to Apply

  • Obtain written owners corporation confirmation to seek quotes.

  • Gather supporting documents (photos of meter boards, carparks, and any relevant building plans).

  • Submit an online application form via your Council’s website.

  • Council reviews applications and connects you with approved Program Partners for quotes.

  • If proceeding, installation is completed by a Program Partner, and Council reimburses 50% of the cost via bank transfer.

Important Notes

  • Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Installation must be completed by 30 June 2026.

  • Demonstration site available at Hollywood Avenue Carpark, Bondi Junction (Level 2).

  • Council may assist strata discussions via email, online, or on-site meetings.

We Can Help

We work with the approved supplier, to deliver end-to-end EV charging solutions eligible for the rebate. Get in touch with us today to explore how we can help you make the most of this funding opportunity!

📩 Get in touch via Landline (1300 490 128) , Mobile ( 0483 918 102) or Email (enquiry@futurecharging.com.au) to learn more about how we can help.