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Victoria trials 100 EV chargers funded by utilities, not customers, but no cost recovery allowed.
Victoria is testing a trial allowing utility companies CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy to install and maintain 100 kerbside EV chargers at their own expense, without passing costs to customers.
The Australian Energy Regulator approved the trial but denied the companies inclusion in their regulated asset base, meaning they cannot recover the $1.2 million cost through customer bills.
The trial aims to evaluate infrastructure models, potential competition at the charging socket level, and grid efficiency, with possible annual savings of up to $16 per household.
However, critics argue distributors should not own charging infrastructure, citing private sector success in NSW.
Officials stress any broader rollout must be financially viable, regulated, and state-specific, with no immediate expansion expected.
Victoria prueba 100 cargadores de EV financiados por los servicios públicos, no por los clientes, pero no se permite la recuperación de costos.