ABOUT THAT FAKE 100K EV SALES RECORD

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan critically dissects the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia's announcement of 100,000 EV sales, labeling it a 'fake milestone' achieved through misleading statistics. He argues that the council conflates plug-in hybrid sales with pure battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales to inflate the numbers. Cadogan highlights that actual BEV sales for 2024 (up to November) were 82,960, with a projected year-end total of around 95,000, representing a meager 3.8% growth. He criticizes the EV Council's claims of affordability and sustainability, pointing out the significantly higher upfront cost of EVs compared to equivalent combustion engine cars and debunking the 'zero emissions' myth by referencing the CO2 intensity of Australia's national grid. Cadogan concludes that EVs are not a viable cost-of-living solution for most Australians and that the EV Council's press release is a prime example of 'bullshit' marketing, heavily influenced by its corporate members.