Charged up: NSW tourism hotspots to go electric in bid to fuel EV uptake

Electric vehicle travel to be made easier with 1,500 NSW government-funded charging plugs in regional tourism areas

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Drivers will be able to eat, drink and gaze their way along electric vehicle-specific tourist drives once hundreds of destinations chargers are rolled out across New South Wales.

At least 1,500 destination chargers are expected to be established in tourist hotspots to boost charging infrastructure in regional towns.