The What, Why, When guide to buying an electric vehicle in Australia
The number of battery electric vehicle models available in Australia has increased to 16, with perhaps another seven due by year end. Get shopping!
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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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