Electric vehicles are no longer just a transport consideration, they are a built environment issue with direct implications for emissions reduction, resilience and long-term asset performance. As uptake accelerates, sustainability professionals play a key role in shaping how buildings and precincts need to be adaptable and ready to support electrification.

This session explores evolving EV infrastructure, focusing on how planning, design and operational decisions can enable progress on the energy transition. It examines what EV-ready buildings look like in practice, the importance of early power and space planning and how these considerations align with net zero pathways. Look ahead with our experts on emerging infrastructure models including the role of V2G capability and what this may mean for buildings and precincts over time.

The session also considers the broader policy and market context shaping EV infrastructure in Australia, including the commercial and contractual barriers that can slow deployment in existing assets. Grounded in real-world experience, it will help participants understand how to future-proof buildings and precincts as EV demand continues to grow.

What you will learn

• How EV infrastructure contributes to net zero goal

• Why early planning is critical to EV readiness

• Key policy and market factors influencing EV infrastructure delivery

• Practical considerations for future-proofing buildings and precincts

Who Is It For?

Built environment sustainability professionals, including property owners, developers, planners, asset managers, and Green Star practitioners with an interest in the energy transition.

Speakers:

• Dr Alina Dini, Head of Energy, Infrastructure and Commercial, Electric Vehicle Council

• Alex Dittmar, Investment Manager, Transport, Investment and Portfolio Group, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

• Paul Swift, Zero Carbon Merri-bek Technical Lead, Merri-bek City Council

• Elham Monavari, Head of Green Star Strategic Delivery, Green Building Council of Australia 

Speakers and content were accurate at the time of recording (March 2026)