While the whole report is relevant, the below particularly applies to Tritium and RFT IMO. Public charging infrastructure6.25 Readily available and easily accessible public charging infrastructure is a keyto accelerating the uptake of EV passenger vehicles in Australia. While the Committeeunderstands that the majority of charging of EVs is likely to occur at residentialproperties overnight, a comprehensive network of public charging infrastructure isrequired to address range anxiety, support longer distance travel and will provideconfidence for consumers that they will be able to charge their vehicle when required. 6.26 The Committee supports the initiatives underway in Queensland, the ACT,Western Australia and NSW which are increasing public charging infrastructure, aswell as plans for a fast charging network on federal highways. However, theCommittee is concerned that, at present, there is no integrated plan for the rollout ofpublic charging infrastructure. For this reason, the Committee recommends that aspart of the national strategy, the Australian Government, along with charginginfrastructure operators, develop a comprehensive plan for the rollout of a nationalpublic charging network. 6.27 The Committee recognises that highway fast charging will be important inaddressing motorist's range anxiety. Government funding can play a major role in 131supporting more expansive coverage, particularly in areas that may not be acommercially viable for the private sector at present. 6.28 The Committee notes the benefits of workplace charging, not only inproviding access to charging facilities for those who are unable to install homecharging facilities, but also in shifting electricity demand away from the early eveningpeak to the middle of the day, when solar PV is expected to provide surplusgeneration. The Committee agrees with the evidence provided that making sure EVsdo not overload the electricity network at times of peak demand will also be importantfor maintaining grid stability and preventing price spikes.Recommendation 5 6.29 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government coordinatewith operators in the charging infrastructure industry to develop acomprehensive plan for the rollout of a national public charging network. The Committee recognises that highway fast charging will be important inaddressing motorist's range anxiety. Government funding can play a major role in 131supporting more expansive coverage, particularly in areas that may not be acommercially viable for the private sector at present.
Recommendation 9 6.40 The Committee recommends that the Australian Government developand implement a comprehensive 10-year EV manufacturing roadmap, alsocovering research and development, vehicle and system design and manufacturebatteries, telematics, supply chain and component manufacturing.
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