Electric vehicles 

Around one in 32 people own an electric vehicle (EV) in Vincent as of March 2026.

We're continuing to see more people making the switch to EVs, so we are doing everything we can to ensure they can charge easily and quickly.

Public charging stations

There are three public electric vehicle charging stations in the City. Each station is a plug-in bollard that electric vehicles can connect to for recharging.

Private EV charging on verges

We know that some residents, particularly those in older homes without a driveway, garage or off-road parking, face challenges when it comes to charging an EV.

The City does not currently permit private EV charging infrastructure to be installed within or across the public verge, including footpaths. This includes running cables under the pavement or installing power outlets on the verge.

This approach is based on four key considerations:

• Public safety: keeping the verge and footpath safe and accessible for all users.
• Infrastructure protection: avoiding conflicts with existing underground services such as drainage, utilities and street trees.
• Regulatory compliance: ensuring all works within public land meet relevant standards and legislative requirements.
• Equitable use of public space: maintaining fair and consistent access to the verge for the whole community.

Projects happening now

We're investigating opportunities to expand public EV charging and to explore options for private chargers on verges. 

Our aim is to support local drivers and those who visit our town centres.

Proposed extra charging bays at Chelmsford Road

We're proposing to add two more EV charging bays at Chelmsford Road Car Park.

The two current EV charging bays have been operating since 2024 and are experiencing high demand. The site is the provider Evie Networks' second busiest charging location in Western Australia.

The proposed bays would be located next to the existing bays in the southern section of the car park and would use the same charging provider and equipment.

We’re seeking community feedback on the proposal before a decision is made. Visit Imagine Vincent to find out more and have your say.

Expressions of Interest to install more chargers in car parks 

The City has invited private charging providers to install EV chargers at selected car parks.

The proposed providers would fund, install, operate and maintain the chargers.

The City will assess the submissions, including proposed locations, charger types, customer experience, reliability and commercial arrangements.

Council will consider the outcomes of the Expressions of Interest and a Business Case in 2027.

Kerbside chargers trial 

The City is leading a Perth Inner City Group trial with Western Power and EVX to explore kerbside chargers fitted to existing infrastructure, including streetlights and wooden power poles.

The project is focused on areas where residents have limited access to off-street parking or home charging, including higher-density and heritage areas.

EVX and Western Power are reviewing the charger designs and testing requirements, while councils identify potentially suitable locations.

We're working towards launching the first trial installations in 2027, subject to technical reviews, site selection and necessary approvals.

Advocacy

The City is seeking funding from the State Government to install fast EV chargers and advocating for regulatory changes that would allow residents to install their own kerbside infrastructure.

We're also exploring future charging options as part of the Leederville Car Park Redevelopment and the Underground Power program.

To find out more about what we're doing to provide more charging options for residents, visit our advocacy page.

If you have any questions about EVs, contact our Sustainability team.

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