Policy

Will Australian EV drivers charge off peak to save money, the environment and the grid?

Will Australian EV drivers charge off peak to save money, the environment and the grid?

The best time of day to charge an EV is the middle of the day. The sun’s out and hitting the solar panels, so the energy available at that time is cheap and on average much cleaner. 
W.A. allocates $12.5 million to support EV chargers in work places

W.A. allocates $12.5 million to support EV chargers in work places

Thousands more electric vehicle chargers could be rolled out across Western Australia as part of a $12.5 million project to encourage their use in the workplace. 
Some petrol companies are installing EV chargers, but most have big holes in climate plans

Some petrol companies are installing EV chargers, but most have big holes in climate plans

Some petrol retailers are investing in EV charging infrastructure and identifying climate risks, but many of their energy transition plans have serious flaws.
Wineries, restaurants, zoos and museums targeted for 1,500 destination chargers

Wineries, restaurants, zoos and museums targeted for 1,500 destination chargers

At least 1500 destination chargers are expected to be established in tourist hotspots in NSW to boost charging infrastructure in regional towns.
Electric utes, vans and trucks – and retrofits – key to cutting emissions, says BZE

Electric utes, vans and trucks – and retrofits – key to cutting emissions, says BZE

Commercial electric vehicles present a $110bn opportunity to decarbonise Australian industry and employ a new generation of workers, think tank says.
Sparks fly as Toyota renews attack against electric vehicles in Australia

Sparks fly as Toyota renews attack against electric vehicles in Australia

Industry and consumer groups join in as EV industry dismisses Toyota claims that EVs not suitable for Australian roads.
“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments

“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments

Tesla slaps down Toyota executive for suggesting that Australia is not a good place for electric vehicles as the spat between the two car giants continues.
NSW government to spend $10m to add EV chargers at 100 apartment buildings

NSW government to spend $10m to add EV chargers at 100 apartment buildings

NSW funding to boost EV charging in apartment buildings.