Driving the Nation Program
Tender ID: 542862
Tender Details
Tender Description
The Driving the Nation Program is an ongoing program developed to enable the demonstration and deployment of new zero emissions vehicle technologies.
Background
Announced in 2022, the Government’s Driving the Nation Fund provides $500 million to invest in cheaper and cleaner transport. This funding builds on the former ‘Future Fuels Fund’ (established in 2020), targeting support for business fleets, new technologies for heavy and long-distance vehicles, public charging and hydrogen refuelling stations and smart charging.
We provide funding under the Driving the Nation Program to initiatives aligned to these objectives (see details below for open opportunities).
How it works
The Driving the Nation Program is ongoing and accepting of applications that contribute to the Program objectives and align with the Program Focus Areas. The assessment process involves two stages:
1. Expressions of Interest; and
2. Full Application stage.
Driving the Nation Program Guidelines (PDF 608KB)
2023 Focus Areas – Innovation in Charging [Open]
Open since April 2023, we have allocated $70 million towards the 2023 Focus Areas aiming to support innovation in public charging and management of charging. Contact our team by emailing transport@arena.gov.au
We are accepting applications under the 2023 Focus Areas.
Driving the Nation Program – 2023 Focus Areas (PDF 378KB)
2023 webinar slides (PDF 1MB)
2022 Focus Areas – Business Fleets [Closed]
Opened in February 2022, we have allocated $127.9 million towards the 2022 Focus Areas aiming to accelerate uptake of ZEVs by business fleets. The 2022 Focus Areas comprise:
1. Supporting the integration of battery electric vehicles into light vehicle fleets.
2. Supporting the integration of battery electric vehicles into heavy vehicle fleets.
3. Commercialising hydrogen as a transport fuel.
The 2022 Focus Areas closed to new applications on 19 June 2023.
Driving the Nation Program – 2022 Focus Areas (PDF 358KB)
2022 Focus Areas Information Session Webinar Slides (PDF 788KB)
Targeted Rounds [Closed]
We may choose to utilise a Targeted Round within the Program for targeted activities. The start of a Targeted Round will be announced via a Funding Announcement on the Program webpage. See section 2.32 of the Program Guidelines for more information.
We awarded $24.55 million under the Public Charging Round (Round 1 of the Program) to support the roll-out of 403 public electric vehicle fast charging stations nationwide.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
