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 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
Ahead of this weekend’s election, Electric Vehicle Council CEO Samantha Johnson said the next state government, whatever its political stripes, must keep its foot on the pedal to boost EV uptake, to lower costs for households and improve air quality in their communities. As Queenslanders grapple with high living costs, EVs provide significant savings due to lower running expenses and… Continue Reading