EVs dominate UK Car of the Year shortlist – but which models are available in Australia?
As a right-hand drive, English speaking market the UK is a good bellwether for Australian auto trends. And according to WhatCar?, it's all about BEVs.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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