The Fully Charged Podcast Giles Parkinson On Australia’s EV Boom, Electric Utes & Solar Revolution! | Fully Charged Podcast
Feb 13, 2025
Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of RenewEconomy and The Driven, discusses Australia's electric vehicle revolution and the solar boom. He shares insights on the explosion of EV options, including rugged Range-Extending Electric Utes, tailored for Aussie drivers. The conversation highlights Tesla's sales slump and the fierce competition reshaping the market. They also delve into vehicle-to-grid technology, the political climate affecting clean energy adoption, and critique the net-zero emissions debate, advocating for genuine sustainability.
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Tesla Sales Decline
- Tesla sales have plummeted, particularly in France and Australia, due to Elon Musk's controversial behavior.
- This impacts the whole EV market, as Tesla holds a significant share.
EV Market Competition
- The MG4 briefly became Australia's top-selling EV due to price cuts, increasing competition in the market.
- Tesla's superior charging network remains a significant advantage.
Charging Challenges
- Robert Llewellyn had a frustrating experience with non-Tesla chargers in New Zealand, highlighting usability issues.
- He found Tesla Superchargers, now open to other EVs, worked seamlessly.