Thank you to everyone who shared their views during our consultation in September and October 2025 on a pole-mounted EV charger trial across Stonnington. We received feedback from 193 community members. We heard that some of you welcome the opportunity to access charging, and that parking availability in residential streets is an important consideration.

We’ve carefully considered feedback and worked with CitiPower, which manages the local electricity network, to assess which locations can technically support EV chargers.

Following this process, a two-year trial will go ahead at five locations across Armadale and South Yarra by early January 2027, with parking time limits varying by location.

For full details about the EV charger trial, including how the chargers work and what to expect, visit Council's website

In 2023, we consulted the community on EV ownership across Stonnington and whether on-street charging could help meet local needs. In 2024, a charging operator applied to install chargers at selected locations. Streets were proposed where fewer residents have access to off-street parking, or where people live in multi-unit buildings and installing a home charger can be harder.

Read about the 2023 kerbside EV charging consultation.

In September and October 2025, we invited residents living near the proposed locations to share their feedback. Views differed from street to street, reflecting the different circumstances of each location. When people did not support a charger, parking availability was the most common reason they gave. We considered this feedback alongside CitiPower’s network assessment.

For residents who rent or don't have a garage or driveway, charging an electric vehicle at home can be a challenge. This trial will explore how on-street charging can help overcome that barrier and give more people the option to consider an electric vehicle.

Improving access to public EV charging is also part of our Transport Strategy 2040, which supports more sustainable ways to travel around Stonnington and our target to reach zero-carbon emissions by 2030.

The trial will run for two years from mid-December 2026. The charger operator will share usage data with Council so we can monitor how well the chargers are meeting community needs.

How the trial will be evaluated

The trial will be considered successful if the chargers are well used, are an efficient use of kerbside space, and raise no major issues.

After two years, we’ll evaluate usage data and community feedback to decide whether the trial continues. If it’s successful, we’ll consider extending it and installing chargers in other areas. Changes could include adjusting parking time restrictions or relocating chargers. In exceptional circumstances, chargers may be removed if there are health, safety or regulatory concerns.

More information

To find out more about the EV chargers and trial, visit our Council website.

If you have any questions, contact the Transport Planning team on 03 8290 1333 or email transportplanning@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

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