Growing Popularity of Electric Vehicles

The sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia have seen a significant increase, with current figures showing about 200,000 EVs on the roads, a notable rise from just a few years ago. This increase represents 8% of new car sales, while EVs combined with hybrids make up nearly 20% of the market. However, despite the growing numbers, EVs only constitute approximately 1% of the total vehicle fleet in Australia, indicating that there is still a long way to go before achieving the federal target of 50% of new car sales being electric by 2030. The motivation for many consumers varies, ranging from the performance and technology of EVs to their environmental benefits, exemplified by early adopters like Peter Petrovski, who passionately advocates for the advantages of EV ownership.