ABOUT US

The Electric Vehicle Council is the national body representing the electric vehicle industry in Australia. As the market is emerging in Australia, our work is particularly aimed at increasing certainty for investment through policy, knowledge sharing and education.

OUR MISSION

Accelerate the electrification of road transport

Through our efforts, the transition to electric vehicles and its benefits have become a household discussion in Australia and the issue sits squarely on the agenda of every government across the country.

With an entrepreneurial domestic sector, Australia stands to become a global powerhouse in the electric vehicle industry. 

Our Team

Behyad Jafari

CEO
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Sydney, NSW

Ross De Rango

Head of Energy and Infrastructure
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Melbourne, VIC

Jake Whitehead

Head of Policy
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Brisbane, QLD

Natalie Thompson

Senior Manager – Policy
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Sydney, NSW

Bailey Sievewright

Administrative and Communications Officer
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Mildura, VIC

Umair Afzal

Programs and Insights Officer
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Melbourne, VIC

Michael Shaughnessy

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Officer
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Melbourne, VIC

Our Team

Behyad Jafari
CEO
Ross De Rango
Head of Energy and Infrastructure
Jake Whitehead
Head of Policy
Natalie Thompson
Senior Manager - Policy
Umair Afzal
Programs and Insights Officer
Bailey Sievewright
Administrative & Communications Officer
Annika Ernest
Policy Intern

Our Board of Directors

Picture of the planet

The Electric Vehicle Council has endorsed the Global MOU on Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles.

We support an accelerating path to 100% zero-emission bus and truck sales by 2040 to help create greater awareness of and movement toward addressing the climate crisis through transport.

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