ReadySteadyPlug Receives $1.51 Million ARENA Funding to Accelerate National Rollout of Affordable EV Chargers in Apartments

ReadySteadyPlug has secured $1.51 million in ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency) funding to expand its national rollout of affordable electric vehicle charging solutions for apartment buildings. The initiative addresses a recognised gap in EV infrastructure availability for multi-unit residential properties, where installation barriers and cost have historically limited uptake compared to detached housing. The funding is understood to support accelerated deployment and affordability improvements across participating apartment schemes.

This development aligns with Australia's broader push toward electrification of transport and reduction of emissions in the built environment. For apartment operators and strata schemes, improved access to cost-effective charging infrastructure may become increasingly relevant as EV ownership rates grow and tenants or owners demand on-site charging facilities. The project outcome could inform future building standards and planning requirements for Class 2 residential buildings.