Northern Beaches Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to install eight electric vehicle charging stations in the area.

Aligning with the Transport Strategy 2038, the beaches community may see the introduction of the already popular JOLT electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with the Council pushing to keep up with growing demand and drive down carbon emissions.

With the effort to keep up with growing demand and to ultimately drive down carbon emissions, Council has set its sights on a 30 per cent reduction in vehicle emissions by 2038, as outlined in the Northern Beaches Transport Strategy.

JOLT is a private company based in Sydney that aims to accelerate the shift to a zero-emission future. With the aim to roll out 5000 stations across Australia over the next 5 to 10 years. The stations will be powered from 100% renewable sources, are Green Power accredited, and will allow people to charge their vehicles for up to 15 minutes.

There are more than 20 EV charging locations across the Northern Beaches, with many more in the pipeline, making it one of the fastest-growing areas for EV uptake.

The proposal for the new stations is on public exhibition for the community until July 23. Proposed Locations include:

• Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach (outside Pittwater Park South)
• Berry Reserve Carpark, Narrabeen
• Collaroy Beach Reserve Carpark
• Civic Centre Carpark, Dee Why
• Oaks Avenue, Dee Why (outside 7 The Strand)
• South Steyne, Manly (south of Wentworth Street intersection)
• The Boulevarde, Newport
• Kempbridge Avenue, Seaforth.

The locations were selected in partnership with Ausgrid, Transport for NSW and Council.

Mayor Sue Heins said the new charging stations would further assist the community transition to electric vehicles in the area.

"Electric vehicles are the future, so it is very important we continue to work with partner organisations so the appropriate charging infrastructure is in place to meet demand."

JOLT's current proposal aligns with Council's Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan.

As of July 23, the Council received a total of 299 requests. Submissions are now closed, and Council is reviewing all the community feedback they received, with a report to be prepared for the Local Traffic Committee.