Media Releases

12/02/2025

Vehicle-to-grid roadmap a turning point for Australia’s energy future

The Electric Vehicle Council has described the release of a national roadmap that enables EVs to connect to the grid as a crucial step towards lowering power bills and stabilising the grid. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today released a National Roadmap for Bidirectional EV Charging, which outlines modelling, opportunities and recommendations. Electric Vehicle Council CEO Julie Delvecchio noted that… Continue Reading

11/02/2025

NVES helping the suburbs more than the inner city

Australians living in the outer suburbs and earning middle incomes will have access to modern and fuel efficient cars that will save them up to $3,000 per year under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The vehicle efficiency standard is about driving down prices for cleaner cars in Australia. It incentivises car makers to… Continue Reading

07/02/2025

Australia charges ahead with major EV infrastructure funding boost

The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed the allocation of new federal government funding that will see hundreds of new kerbside chargers installed in Australia. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $2.4 million for EVX Australia to install 250 kerbside chargers providing 500 charge points, across metropolitan and regional areas in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Electric… Continue Reading

06/02/2025

300,000 EVs on Aussie roads, with prices starting under $30,000

Australian drivers have put more than 300,000 electric vehicles on the road, signalling a shift toward cleaner, more affordable transport, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Analysis of EVC and public data shows that of the electric vehicles that have been sold in Australia, about 248,000 are battery electric and about 53,500 are plug-in hybrids.While the EV sales data stretches back… Continue Reading

30/01/2025

EVC applauds WA’s electric highway completion, calls for further EV investment

The Electric Vehicle Council has hailed the completion of the state’s electric highway as a crucial step forward in the shift to sustainable, cheaper-to-run transport, as it urges all parties to build on the momentum by pledging more EV commitments ahead of the state election. The WA EV Network - delivered by Horizon Power and Synergy, and funded by the… Continue Reading

28/01/2025

Electric Vehicle Council announces appointment of new CEO

The Electric Vehicle Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Delvecchio as its new chief executive officer.   Ms Delvecchio replaces the EVC’s inaugural CEO, Behyad Jafari, who stepped down in mid-2024 after eight years… Continue Reading

06/01/2025

2024 sets new record for EV sales in Australia

New electric vehicle sales in Australia reached an all-time high in 2024, underscoring the sustained demand for cleaner, modern, cost-effective cars, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Data from the EVC and public sources reveal that about 114,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were sold in Australia in 2024, up on the previous record of… Continue Reading

01/01/2025

New Year, New Standard: turning point for cleaner, cheaper driving

The New Year heralds a significant step forward in Australia’s transition to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars with the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), according to the Electric Vehicle Council. Starting from 1 January 2025, the NVES will bring a wider range of EVs and fuel-efficient petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles to Australian roads, as manufacturers are incentivised to… Continue Reading

27/12/2024

EV charging etiquette key as more electric cars hit roads this summer

The Electric Vehicle Council has issued advice on charging etiquette this summer holiday as a record number of EVs hit the roads. Nearly one in ten new car sales are electric vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs), with more than 100,000 added to our roads this year. To keep up with growing demand, the number of locations offering fast and ultra-fast chargers… Continue Reading

19/12/2024

Discounted EV loans a cost-of-living win

The federal government’s new discounted loans for EVs is a cost-of-living win for Australians who want a cheaper-to-run car but need help with the upfront purchase, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Low and middle-income earners, and essential workers can access the low interest loans to buy new and used battery electric vehicles, and home EV charging equipment. Electric Vehicle Council,… Continue Reading

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