Kick-start funding is suitable for businesses that are interested in trialling a few EVs or for smaller fleets. It is open to any ABN holder that operates an existing fleet in NSW, provided the business meets one of the following requirements: operates an existing fleet of at least 3 vehicles (electric or non-electric) in NSW; has licensed taxi drivers with at least 1 taxi in NSW; is an individual truck operator, with at least 1 truck in NSW.

Private businesses; non-government and not-for-profit organisations; local councils; state-owned corporations; federal government agencies operating in NSW; car rental companies; car ride-share companies; car subscription companies; taxi owners; truck operators. Organisations may be headquartered outside NSW, but all incentivised vehicles must be registered and used predominantly in NSW. All applicants must hold an active ABN.

Legal requirements: Tax Concession Charity (TCC), Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1), Public Benevolent Institution, Religious charity, Social enterprise, Academic institution, Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), Local government, Government body, For-profit, Individual, ACNC Registered Charity

Original equipment manufacturers for vehicles; car dealerships; budget-dependent NSW Government agencies; trusts.

Details at: https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-fleets/kick-start-funding