At the Council Meeting on 1 September 2021 Council voted unanimously to proceed with a trial of a ‘kerb charging’ permit for residents with no off-street car parking to install electric vehicle chargers on Council land, for example nature strips. 

Port Phillip Council will now trial a ‘Kerb Charging Permit’ for residents and businesses with no off-street parking to install electric vehicle chargers on Council land. Council have authorised a trial of ‘Kerb Charging Permit’ to up to ten properties on a rolling six-month basis, up to a maximum permit period of 31 December 2023. At the conclusion of the first six months, Council will review the progress of the trial to help shape future policy direction in this area. 

The permit application fee is $124 and the annual renewal fee is $100 per year. The cost of installation will be at the expense of the permit holders and is likely to be in the region of $4,000 to $5,500 depending on constructions requirements and the commercial supplier. Details of the Kerb Charging Facility Application Guidelines can be found on the City of Port Phillip website: https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/media/rewjj1za/11-1-att-1-electric-vehicle-charging-permit-application-guidelines.pdf