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Kerbside EV chargers must be treated like traffic lights to smooth electric car take-up, study finds

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1 September 2026

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technology

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Micromobility

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Australia

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Read at thedriven.io

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

A University of NSW study recommends treating kerbside EV charger deployment like traffic light placement, with local councils having key input to prioritise locations based on community needs, rather than a top-down utility-led model. This approach aims to improve charger accessibility, especially in inner-city areas where off-street charging is limited, and to accelerate EV adoption effectively.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Local council involvement in EV charger siting is shifting from a consultative add-on to a central role. You should engage local authorities this week to position your EV charging rollout for faster approvals and community support.

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1 source · 1 Sep 2026

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Micromobilityev-chargingkerbsidelocal-governmentenergy-policyelectric-vehicles