Designing for the Future: Ensuring NCC 2025 Electrification Readiness and Minimising Retrofitting Costs explores Australia’s upcoming National Construction Code updates that mandate EV charging infrastructure, solar‑ready buildings, expanded switchboard capacity, all‑electric systems, and enhanced insulation to support net‑zero goals. By integrating scalable electrical and hydraulic designs, built‑in photovoltaic and battery provisions, fire‑safe high‑load cabling, and multidisciplinary collaboration from project inception, architects, builders, developers, and investors can avoid costly retrofits while delivering energy‑efficient, low‑carbon structures. This forward‑thinking approach not only ensures compliance with NCC 2025 electrification readiness but also maximises long‑term value, reduces lifecycle expenses, and positions projects at the forefront of Australia’s sustainable building design movement.