Total cost of EVs in Australia may match petrol cars by next year
BNEF analysis says total cost of EVs could match petrol cars as early as next year in Australia, and says Labor's target of 50% share of sales by 2030 is feasible.
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Giles Parkinson
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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
The Driven Podcast: Biofuels, batteries, or hydrogen
With the energy transition in the main grid gathering pace, more focus is turning to de-carbonising transport. We talk to Australian engineer Stephanie Moroz, who has worked in all three sectors, about the pros and cons of biofuels, batteries and hydrogen.
New Zealand tipped to reach 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030
Deutsche Bank predicts 100% market penetration of electric vehicles in New Zealand by 2030, and Productivity Commission urges rapid and comprehensive shift to EVs.
The Driven Podcast: The Coalition is “fighting the future” on EVs
Labor climate change spokesman Mark Butler says he is stunned by the Coalition campaign against EVs, and spells out how Labor will reach its 50% EV target.
Butler: If Australia doesn’t embrace EVs, it’ll end up like Cuba
Mark Butler says Coalition would condemn Australia to becoming an island of automotive antiquity, while under Labor policy sales of EVs should "take-off" at little cost.
The Driven Podcast: Test driving the long range electric Kona
The Hyundai Kona is described as a “game-changer” for electric vehicles in Australia, delivering a long range option at a cheaper price than before. So how does it rate?
Hyundai Kona test drive: Finally, a long range EV at half the price
We drive the Hyundai Kona for a week and deliver our verdict.
Labor sets 50 per cent EV targets for new vehicle sales and government fleets
Labor, favoured to win the May election, sets 50% target for share of EVs in new passenger sales and government fleets, and set emissions standards for all cars.
Tesla Model X road test: How smart can an electric fart car be?
Model X has some eye-catching features and gimmicks, but it is the joy of driving and the window to the future that is most fun.
Plunging sales suggests end is nigh for fossil fuel cars in Australia
Electric vehicles may already be killing demand for petrol and diesel cars in Australia - and they haven't even arrived yet.