SA Power Networks’ approach to South Australia’s EV transition
At SA Power Networks, we are committed to supporting South Australia's transition to electric vehicles (EVs). This change will help reduce transport emissions and lower energy costs for consumers. By 2040, the South Australian Government expects all new cars in South Australia to be electric, and we’ll soon be seeing heavy and commercial options on our road, which could make SA Power Networks the largest provider of vehicle fuel in the State.
What is SA Power Networks doing about the EV Transition?
SA Power Networks empowers South Australians to transition to electric transport by enabling the connection and operation of charging options that maximise energy security, affordability, and renewable energy.
In doing so, we commit to ensuring our EV charging initiatives:
- Make all our energy users better off - not just EV owners
- Support the entire flexible Consumer Energy Resource (CER) ecosystem, rather than bespoke EV solutions, avoiding duplication of effort across other new energy technologies
- Are built with transparent and early engagement with industry stakeholders and customers
- Are shared with our peers to accelerate aligned progress across the country
- Provide customer choice in participating in any smart charging programs
- Reward participants commensurately when they shift their charging behaviour
We are already undertaking several initiatives to support the uptake of EV charging in South Australia. These initiatives have been prioritised and developed in consultation with our existing customers, and EV industry peak bodies.
Our current priorities align with four key pillars.
See below for some examples of focus areas within each of the pillars.
Flexible Offers
Offer EV Services that give customers choice and incentives designed to meet their needs while shifting charging into timeframes where the network has more capacity, and away from peak times.
Focus Areas
- Tariffs & rebates
- Charging access
Streamlined Connections
Streamline our connection rules and processes to be more transparent, making it simpler for customers to connect and charge their EVs from the distribution network.
Focus Areas
- Streamlined process
- Network rules
- Regulations
Integrated Planning
Efficiently plan and operate our network with EVs integrated as flexible loads that respond to network signals while improving energy security and reliability.
Focus Areas
- Flexible loads
- Visibility
- Operations
Empowerment
Educate our customers, employees, suppliers and stakeholders. Advocate for EV charging behaviours that best benefit customers.
Focus Areas
- Education & advocacy
- Fleet electrification
- Kerbside charging
Further Information
For general information about types of EV charging and frequently asked questions, refer to our EV page here.
For information about installing EV chargers in both residential and commercial sites, refer to our industry EV pages.
To reduce organisational emissions, SA Power Networks is also exploring the decarbonisation of our fleet, including by setting goals to electrify some of our vehicles. More information can be found in the SA Power Networks Sustainability Strategy.