Local Council Backs Expanded Public EV Charging Network

Key points

• Northern Beaches Council has approved plans to expand its public electric vehicle charging network, identifying up to 50 key locations.
• The move aims to support the growing number of EVs in the area, with over 7,700 registered as of October 2026.
• Mayor Sue Heins said the expansion is crucial for sustainable transport, with projections indicating the region will have over 33,000 EVs by 2030.