YOU JUST BOUGHT 50 PUBLIC EV CHARGERS FOR $900,000 | AUTO EXPERT JOHN CADOGAN

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan critically examines a recent government funding allocation of nearly $900,000 to Intellihub for the installation of 50 public EV chargers. He questions the project's value and necessity, particularly given the high cost per installation ($40,000) and the primary beneficiaries being affluent Sydney residents who may not have off-street parking. Cadogan highlights the discrepancy between the government's ambitious EV sales targets for 2025 and the current reality of low sales and vehicle unavailability. He argues that the funds could be better allocated to essential services like aged care or bushfire preparedness. The reviewer also expresses skepticism about the "100% green power" claim, citing the logistical challenges of matching renewable energy production with charging demand. Overall, Cadogan views the project as a prime example of taxpayer money being inefficiently spent in pursuit of a "green utopia."