Events

Media Release: Infrastructure Australia recognises electric vehicle infrastructure as a High Priority – so high time for government to get on board

14 February 2019

12-14 July | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

https://www.ecocity2017.com/

The ECOCITY Summit series, held every two years since 1990, has developed into one of the most globally significant forums for addressing the complex challenges facing humanity in a rapidly urbanising world.

EVC CEO Behyad Jafari will be speaking on 14 July, discussing the role of electric vehicles in Zero Carbon Transport and Mobility.

Renewable Cities

14-15 June | ICC, Sydney

http://renewablecities.com.au/

The Electric Vehicle Council are sponsors of the Renewable Cities conference, hosting the Electric Vehicle Workshop on 15 June.

Future Vehicles World 2017

2-4 May 2017 | Rydges, North Sydney

http://www.questevents.com.au/future-vehicles-world-2017

Electric Vehicle Council representatives and members will be speaking on a range of topics across this two day event.

Energy Productivity Summit 2017

4-5 April 2017 | Sydney

http://www.2xep.org.au/summer-overview.html

Catch the Electric Vehicle Council on day one (4 April), discussing opportunities in energy productivity through road transport.

Comparing the major parties' EV policies in NSW

4 February 2019

On 28 January, the NSW Liberal Government announced its electric vehicle policies. Let’s have a look at how those promises compare to the ones announced by NSW Labor a few weeks earlier.

Media Release: The Senate gets it, the world gets it, so let’s get Australia on board the great electric vehicle shift

30 January 2019

Media Release: NSW takes an important step toward cleaning the air of vehicle pollution

21 January 2019

Media Release from the Electric Vehicle Council

EVC calls for 50% RET to be complemented with 50% EV target

22 November 2018

A 50% EV target could prevent 2,000 deaths and save 41Mt of CO2e by 2030.

National EV Charging Network

22 October 2018

The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia (EVC) has welcomed the announcement of a national ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network.

VICTORIA SPEEDING TOWARD ZERO EMISSIONS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES

18 October 2018

The EVC and Environment Victoria have called for the Victorian Government to act on electric vehicles.

Australia’s Electric Vehicle Industry Gains Momentum: Report

15 June 2018

On the back of global trends, media interest and growing consumer awareness at home, Australia’s electric vehicle industry grew slightly last year, according to a new report released today by the Electric Vehicle Council and ClimateWorks Australia. The state of electric vehicles in Australia: second report found there were improvements in electric vehicle sales, as […]

Electric Vehicle industry welcomes ACT’s policy leadership

16 April 2018

The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia welcomes the ACT’s continued leadership on delivering policy to support the transition to electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicle Industry welcomes Minister's support

13 January 2018

Australia's electric vehicle industry has welcomed statements of support by Minister for the Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg MP.

EV Insights Webinar

4 December 2017

Between August and November 2017, ClimateWorks, in collaboration with the Electric Vehicle Council, presented three webinars in the EV Insights series. The webinars provided Australian businesses and policy makers with the opportunity to learn from international experts about electric vehicle strategy and policy. This video is from the third webinar, presented by Garrett Fitzgerald from […]

Fast charging network a confidence boost for electric vehicles

20 October 2017

The NRMA is rolling out a $10 million electric vehicle fast-charging network across NSW.

Qld reclaims 'smart state' honours with nation-leading electric vehicle strategy

4 October 2017

The Queensland Government's Electric Vehicle Strategy, details how the state can capture the myriad benefits offered by a transition to electric vehicles.

Australian government supports electric vehicle leasing

6 September 2017

CEFC and Macquarie Group support uptake of electric vehicles with $100m agreement.

Industry welcomes QLD EV Super Highway

27 July 2017

Australia’s electric vehicle industry has welcomed today’s launch of the Queensland Electric Super Highway.

France bans petrol vehicles: What this means for Australia

7 July 2017

Urgent need for Australia to act as world races ahead on electric vehicles.

Top 10 Electric Vehicle Myths Busted

4 July 2017

Globally, electric vehicle (EV) uptake is booming, thanks to the huge progress in EV innovation, range and affordability in recent years.

Time to act on electric vehicles

14 June 2017

Fifty per cent of consumers would consider buying an electric vehicle today, but this could increase to almost seventy per cent, according to a report by the Electric Vehicle Council.

Finkel Review: Electric Vehicles can help shape a better energy system

10 June 2017

The Electric Vehicle Council welcomes the Finkel Review’s recognition of the important role of electric vehicles in the future of the National Electricity Market.

New national body to drive uptake of electric vehicles in Australia

22 May 2017

The Electric Vehicle Council is an industry-led organisation representing and coordinating the broader electric vehicle industry in Australia.

No, cutting your car’s carbon emissions won’t cost you more

28 April 2017

Let’s look at five key concerns and why light vehicle CO₂ emission standards should be introduced in Australia.

The voice of the Australian electric vehicle industry

28 February 2017

While car manufacturers and governments around the world prepare for the reality of an electric vehicle future, Australia is at risk of missing out.

Electric Vehicle Council launches new EV digital information hub

26 November 2015

The Electric Vehicle Council continues to lead the charge in terms of education and market development around electric vehicles for Canberra and the surrounding region. The ACT’s Planning Minister, Mr Mick Gentleman MLA, has today launched the Electric Vehicle Council’s new website. The Electric Vehicle Council’s website is a smart hub containing the latest news and developments regarding electric transport both locally and around the globe.