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27 - Energy - ELECTRIC VEHICLES INFRASTRUCTURE AND INSURANCE

Farraway, Sam to the Minister for Energy, Minister for Climate Change, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage

My question is directed to the Minister for Energy. In seeking to accelerate the take-up of electric vehicles in New South Wales, what consideration is the Minister giving to the need for engaging with the insurance industry to develop an appropriate model for the electric vehicle home charging infrastructure, including in relation to strata insurance?
Original Answer -

The Hon. PENNY SHARPE (Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage) (11:44:09): I thank the honourable member for his question.

The Hon. Sam Farraway: Is it surprising?

The Hon. PENNY SHARPE: I am quite surprised. I am sure that there is some trick here given the previous questions but I am happy to try to answer the question as best I can. We have a comprehensive electric vehicle strategy. It will be absolutely essential in the transition. It is essential that there is a wide expansion of the use of electric vehicles for us to get to net zero. There are an enormous number of challenges in making that a reality, such as the Federal fuel standards issue or the actual use and access to infrastructure, which is a key one. The New South Wales Government has a range of programs that are trying to deal with that and we will roll those out, as we should. In relation to insurance, I do not know at this point. I will find out and come back to the House.
Additional Answer -

The matter of insurance for electric vehicles and the associated charging infrastructure is a developing area of discussion which is being explored at a NSW, national and international level. The NSW Government is working with the relevant industry bodies to better understand the issues that surround insurance and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in homes and strata buildings. I understand that guidance from some international insurance companies has been that electric vehicles should be treated in the same way as Internal Combustion Engine vehicles in relation to insurance risk.

Question asked on 28 June 2023 (session 58-1)
Answer received on 19 July 2023

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