As cost of living pressures continue to influence household decisions, Australians considering electric vehicles are weighing up several factors. These include upfront cost, finance options, running costs and the realities of everyday charging.
With more new EVs entering the market, many from unfamiliar brands, trust is playing a bigger role in the decision to drive electric. Knowing where to find reliable information and practical support is now just as important as choosing the car itself.
Supporting Australians across the full EV journey
To support Australians through these decisions, ivygo has partnered with Cars for CommBank, an automotive marketplace by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
The partnership supports people at different stages of their car and EV journey. This includes researching and choosing a vehicle, as well as managing charging day to day.
- Cars for CommBank helps Australians research, compare and choose their next car with confidence. It brings together cars, finance options and trusted partners in one place.
- ivygo complements this by supporting what happens beyond the purchase. It makes EV charging more convenient, accessible and community powered.
Turning Chargers into an Income Stream
Through the ivygo platform, homeowners, short term rental hosts and businesses can list their EV chargers. They can share them with local drivers at no upfront cost or fixed subscription cost.
Hosts stay fully in control. They set their own pricing, availability and booking preferences. They earn income each time their charger is booked.
This approach makes better use of existing charging infrastructure. It helps build a network of reliable, bookable chargers. It also keeps the economic benefits of EV charging within local communities.
A new opportunity for businesses and hospitality venues
For small businesses and hospitality venues, offering EV charging through ivygo creates a new way to attract customers.
EV drivers can book charging in advance. This gives them peace of mind before they arrive. They can charge while enjoying a meal, a coffee or a night’s stay. This creates a more relaxed and stress free experience for drivers. It also increases dwell time and customer value for venues.
Exclusive Launch Offer for CommBank Customers
Customers who list their EV charger on ivygo and complete three bookings within six months can receive a $50 cash bonus, paid directly into their nominated CommBank account.
“This partnership helps turn existing infrastructure into a new income stream, whether at home or at a business. At the same time, it helps other drivers charge with confidence close to where they live, stay and play, keeping money circulating within local communities and supporting the transition to cleaner transport.”
— Julie Perrissel, Co Founder and CEO of ivygo
“We have solar panels at home and love knowing the extra energy we generate during the day is not going to waste. With ivygo, we can share our charger with neighbours and commuters, support the shift to electric vehicles, and earn a bit on the side — all while making better use of our solar. It just makes sense.”
— Tim Burdon, Executive Manager, Cars and Home Energy, CBA
Ready to get started?
ivygo works with all Level 2 EV chargers. The platform is designed to be simple, practical, secure and flexible. Hosts can participate on their own terms while supporting EV drivers wherever they need to charge.
Together, Cars for CommBank and ivygo are helping Australians transition to sustainable driving. The approach is more connected, accessible and fair.
