THE PLAN FOR 1 MILLION EVS BY 2027 IS DIVORCED FROM REALITY

EV Channels Review

The Electric Vehicle Council's ambitious goal of one million EVs on Australian roads by 2027 is heavily criticized as unrealistic and divorced from reality. The expert argues that the council, comprised of companies with significant fossil fuel interests (AGL, Origin Energy, Delta Energy), is engaging in "virtue signaling" and greenwashing rather than genuine advocacy for EV adoption. The core of the critique lies in the disconnect between the stated goal and actual consumer behavior, evidenced by the continued dominance of large diesel vehicles like the Ranger, Hilux, and LandCruiser in sales figures. Furthermore, the expert highlights the critical shortage of lithium, a key component for EV batteries, as a major impediment, citing a Rio Tinto executive's statement that projected mining output will still fall 50% short of demand. The review also points out the lack of affordable EV options in the Australian market, with the cheapest models starting at $50,000, making the widespread adoption of EVs for everyday use highly improbable. The expert concludes that the plan lacks a viable strategy and is more of an "audacious claim" than a feasible roadmap.