Zero Emissions Vehicles
As part of our Towards Zero Emissions Strategy 2021-2050, Council has committed to achieve a zero emissions light fleet by 2030 and a zero emissions heavy fleet by 2040. Council has already begun transitioning our light fleet to battery electric vehicles and installing fleet charging infrastructure, whilst planning to transition our heavy fleet to zero emissions technology. The charging infrastructure is powered by 100 percent renewable energy through our Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement.
Council is also committed to improving the municipality's environmental sustainability and transport connectivity. Facilitating the transition to zero emissions vehicles, including convenient access to charging and refuelling infrastructure, plays a significant role in meeting this commitment.
Electric Vehicle Database
Looking for more information on EV models and charging options currently available in Australia? Check out https://zecar.com/ and https://www.plugshare.com/
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy & Guidelines
In 2025, Council adopted the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy – CP053(PDF, 282KB)(PDF, 282KB) and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure on Council Land Guidelines(PDF, 1MB)(PDF, 1MB)
The Policy provides guidance on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the municipality, including in public spaces, new and existing commercial/industrial/residential areas and private residences.
The Guidelines outline the conditions for the provision, installation, management, maintenance, and removal of EV charging infrastructure on public land in the Mildura Rural City Council Local Government Area.
The Guidelines include principles for planning EV charging infrastructure on public land and support the selection of the correct type of infrastructure at the right location. In line with our own emissions reduction commitments, charging infrastructure must be powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
The Policy and Guidelines aim to position Mildura Rural City as the most EV friendly municipality in Australia, along with the aim to become RV friendly, further driving tourism and smart city opportunities in the region.
Charging the Regions
The Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA) worked in partnership with 13 local councils (including Mildura) and the Victorian Government to roll-out a network of public EV charging infrastructure during 2021.
The CVGA received funding under the Victorian Government’s stimulus package to address the EV charging station gaps identified in the Charging the Regions: Local Government EV Charging Network Study. The funding fast tracked investment in key towns to ensure there is a dense network of charging stations in the Mallee and Loddon Campaspe region, as well as other regions in Victoria.
The project saw the installation of 23 EV fast charging stations across Victoria including Ouyen. More information on the project can be found here.
Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Framework & Municipal Implementation Plans
In 2024, Council worked with the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance and member councils to develop a Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Framework and Municipal Implementation Plans.
The Framework is strategic and evidence-based, identifying optimal locations for different types of electric vehicle charging on council land to meet the current and future needs of people living in and visiting the region.
The Municipal Implementation Plans identified and assessed a list of priority sites for different types of electric vehicle charging in each municipality. They detail the optimal number and type of charge points required at each site to meet identified community needs and demand for public charging and include a recommended roadmap for the roll-out of this infrastructure between 2024 and 2030.
Mallee Hydrogen Technology Cluster
Council is working with the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (Mallee Hydrogen Technology Cluster), the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance and member councils to explore green hydrogen opportunities in the region.
For more information, visit https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/mric/mallee-hydrogen-technology-cluster