2021 CURRENT STATE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AUSTRALIA

EV Channels Review

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the state of electric vehicles in Australia as of August 2021, based on an Electric Vehicle Council report. The reviewer highlights significant growth in EV sales compared to previous years, exceeding 1% of the market share for the first time. However, Australia still lags considerably behind global leaders like Norway and the UK in EV adoption. A key takeaway is the disparity in government policy, with New South Wales and the ACT leading with strong incentives and strategies, while the federal government receives a poor score for its lack of action and a national EV strategy. The availability of EV models in Australia is also noted as being significantly lower than in comparable markets, with car manufacturers citing the unsupportive policy environment as a major barrier. The report also touches upon the growing public charging infrastructure, though challenges remain in balancing investment with low EV uptake.