Although there are no flying cars in Warren, the unveiling of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across town will push the region into the future.

Three double-sided chargers were unveiled on Monday at the council administration centre, the Carter Oval Youth Sports Precinct car park and the Windows on the Wetlands (WoW) Centre.

Councillors are saying the strategically placed chargers are a "gateway for regional tourism", and will give visitors the buzz to travel the area.

Warren Economic Development and Visitation Manager and worker at WoW Susan Balogh says the chargers will accommodate the rising numbers of EVs which is especially important for country areas.

"The visitor Centre gets a lot of calls prior to people coming to Warren to see if we have those facilities available," she said.

Ms. Balogh said the chargers needed to be put in places where drivers could actively participate in the community.

They are located near tourism attractions, cafes and food options so tourists can see what Warren has to offer while their car is recharging.

"They can plug-in and then they'll come into the visitor centre to get their information about what's around, then come here to the WoW Centre where they can learn about the environment, the Warren history and the Macquarie Marshes.

"We're right next door to the Tiger Bay wetlands, so they get their maps and bird lesson things and can spend time in the wetland and by the time they come back they're all charged up."

According to NSW Climate and Energy Action around 12000 drivers own EVs across the state [IMAGE: SUPPLIED].

Since they were unveiled four days ago, six people have used the WoW chargers, and Ms. Balogh said the reviews were positive.

This is the first step Warren has taken towards the EV movement, with the closest chargers available in Narromine and Coonamble.

Funded by the local Council and the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community (LRCI) Program, the vehicle chargers are placed in spots that encourage tourists to get out and about in Warren.

The Warren Shire Council are covering the costs, so drivers can charge up for free.

Infrastructure Projects Manager Joe Joseph was in charge of the project to make Warren an EV-friendly town.

"We think these EV charges are a gateway region tourism," he said.

He said there anxieties around EV drivers who are afraid of coming to the country because of the sparse charging stations, but with the new investment into vehicular future this will soon change.

The charging sites across the state can be fount on the PlugShare app, which aim to make planning routes easy for EV travelers.

Installed by Streamline Energy Group Pty Ltd, the zone two chargers will take around an hour to charge an EV for around two hours worth of driving.

Warren Shire Council General Manager Gary Woodman says it is important for regional communities to keep up with technology and welcome change.

“This project is a practical step in reducing emissions, encouraging cleaner travel and helping connect people and places across our region.”

The distances between chargers is narrowing. SOURCE: PlugShare

The gaps between chargers in the region are shrinking, with fast chargers installed by the NRMA in Coonamble and Walgett in November 2021 and a NSW Government grant assisting installations in Brewarrina, Condobolin, Coonabarabran and Lightning Ridge in March 2023.

Charging stations are also located in Cobar, Bourke, Nyngan, Condobolin and Coonabarabran while smaller centres like Tottenham, Albert, Trangie, Euabalong, Gulgargamboe and Nymagee have stations.