LETF Round 6: Adoption of Public Charging Infrastructure

Round 6 investment focus

This funding round seeks proposals for public EV destination charging infrastructure to support and accelerate wider deployment and market uptake of electric vehicles as a key part of New Zealand’s move to low emission transport.

Up to $2.0 million will be available in Round 6.

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Round 6 objectives

This round's focus is on two areas:

New or additional charging infrastructure to address queuing or provide access to fast charging using an innovative business model. The project needs to demonstrate a clear pathway for a scalable deployment of destination chargers.
Public destination chargers of between 25kW-50kW DC for community or neighbourhood charging, either standalone or as part of a network, where users will spend between 30 mins and 2 hours conducting other activities, for example at supermarkets and gyms.

Applicants may propose Projects which include charging infrastructure, electrical connection, site works, modest project management, and where necessary contribution to additional supply capacity where it provides public benefit.

These projects should:

Support EV uptake and provide consumers with confidence in the availability of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Ensure charging infrastructure standards such as interoperability, connectivity and energy efficiency are adequately met.
Provide the government and industry with information and guidance to better inform planning and optimal investment.
Encourage new entrants and competition for provision of charging infrastructure and service providers.
Enable innovation in new technology and business models.
Demonstrate pathways to commercial viability and scalability.

Note, charging projects must be a minimum of $50,000 in total core project costs to qualify. Find more information on this in the RFP document.

Recipients will be required to share knowledge, reporting and data with EECA as part of the Funding Agreement which will set out how, when and with whom it will be shared.

How to apply

Download the key documents for this round and submit your proposal using the online form to LETFund@eeca.govt.nz by 12pm Wednesday 8 February 2023.

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Key documents

Request for Proposals [PDF, 1021 KB]

Response form [DOCX, 1.1 MB] - this is for reference only, applicants must use the online form provided.

Proposed Funding Agreement [PDF, 245 KB]

Frequently Asked Questions [PDF, 130 KB]

Recipient's Guide [PDF, 465 KB]

Email LETFund@eeca.govt.nz with any questions.

FAQs

What's the application process?

There are generally up to two funding rounds per year for each investment focus area. Applicants have approximately four weeks to submit proposals after the funding round opens. Applications are assessed by a panel against the fund objectives and investment focus, the applicant’s ability to deliver, and the project’s value for money.

The assessment panel makes recommendations to EECA to make a final decision. The application process takes around four months.

Recipients will be required to share knowledge, reporting and data with EECA as part of the Funding Agreement which will set out how, when and with whom it will be shared.

All projects must follow the investment principles and meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Request for Proposals.

How much can I apply for?

Who can apply?

This funding round is open to all New Zealand-based and New Zealand-registered legal entities except Public Service Departments, Non-Public Service Departments (such as the New Zealand Defence Force), and Statutory Crown Entities such as District Health Boards.

The following types of organisations are eligible to submit proposals:

State-owned Enterprises
Local Councils
Regional Councils.

Proposals must be for projects delivered in New Zealand, however overseas-based project partners may be involved.

When would I receive co-funding?

What is excluded

The overall Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) exclusions apply to this round, for example projects that involve public journey changing infrastructure, biofuels, marine vessels, aviation and other classes of off-road vehicles are excluded in this round and will be explored in future funding rounds — get in touch with us to discuss any project ideas involving these areas. Private charging infrastructure and projects which are largely for the benefit of a private entity or only provide limited public access are excluded.

LETF exclusions

Key dates

RFP released	9am Thursday 1 December 2022
Deadline for questions	4pm Wednesday 1 February 2023
Deadline for proposals	12pm Wednesday 8 February 2023
Decision announced	From late March 2023

Get in touch

We're happy to discuss your project ideas and answer any questions you may have. For any enquiries, contact EECA at LETFund@eeca.govt.nz.