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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
State of EVs report: Aus makes progress with increased uptake but long road ahead
EVs now represent nearly one in ten new light vehicle sales (9.5 per cent), a 150 per cent increase on 2022, according to the Electric Vehicle Council's State of EVs report released today. The report also forecasts new EV sales (BEV and PHEV) will reach at least 15-19 per cent in 2026, based on current EV policy in Australia. The… Continue Reading
Australia’s lagging car pollution status underscores importance of NVES
New research shows Australians are driving cars that emit more pollution than those in European countries, underscoring the importance of the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The National Transport Commission report released today finds Australia’s average emissions intensity of new passenger vehicles and SUVs is 150g/km, higher than the average of 107g/km across 29 European… Continue Reading