Australia's EV BOOM: Affordable Cars, V2G & Why the UK is Jealous | Everything Electric Podcast

Nov 24, 2025

Australia's electric vehicle scene is rapidly evolving, with cities like Brisbane leading the charge. Affordable Chinese models are reshaping the market, making EVs accessible for many. The potential of rooftop solar makes running an EV cheaper, with exciting vehicle-to-grid technology on the horizon. However, the national market remains stalled at around 10%, influenced by oil industry pressures and media narratives. They also explore policy lessons from Norway's tax incentives and discuss the future of mileage charges as fuel taxes decline.

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INSIGHT

Australia Leapt Straight To Affordable EVs

Australia skipped the expensive early EV era and is adopting high-quality, affordable electric cars rapidly.
Jack and Robert note Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne now show everyday EVs, not niche tech toys.

INSIGHT

Solar Plus V2G Makes EVs Economical

Massive rooftop solar makes driving an EV extremely cheap in Australia and enables Vehicle-to-Grid opportunities.
Robert and Jack argue V2G could let cars feed power back and even earn owners money.

ANECDOTE

Firsthand Impressions Of Tesla FSD

Robert described his first ride in Tesla Full Self-Driving as truly impressive and calmingly competent.
Jack called his FSD drive "terrifyingly good" and highlighted its confident, smooth behaviour.

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In this episode, Jack and Robert are on the ground at Everything Electric Melbourne, sharing their first-hand impressions of Australia's rapidly accelerating shift to electric vehicles and clean energy. It's a super informal chat live on stage about what's happening down under—and why the progress here is giving Robert plenty of reasons to feel just a *little* jealous! They dive into: Catching Up Fast– Australia may have started its EV journey later than some countries, but it's now picking up speed fast, with cities like Brisbane leading the charge. The Affordability Advantage – Australian buyers skipped the early, overpriced EV era. With models like the BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin arriving at genuinely affordable prices, the market is changing quicker than many expected. Solar Superpower & V2G Potential*– With world-leading rooftop solar, running an EV in Australia is already incredibly cheap. And with vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your future car might not just drive you—it could pay you. EV Market Plateau & Persistent FUD – Why is national EV market share seemingly stuck around 10–11%? They discuss the influence of oil-backed pressure campaigns, myths about charging and batteries, and how media narratives slow adoption. The Next Big Policy Debate– How should governments replace fuel tax revenue as EVs become the norm? And what lessons could Australia take from Norway's wildly successful tax incentives? 0:00 - Introduction from Everything Electric Melbourne 1:01 - An enjoyable show (squeaky bum time!) 2:03 - Observations on the Australian EV Transition 4:19 - Why Australia is moving quickly: Affordability 5:19 - The Solar Advantage & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) 8:50 - Jack's Verdict on Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) 10:33 - Q&A Begins 14:09 - Why is the EV market stuck at 10-11%? 16:16 - The importance of the Used EV Market 26:57 - The Mileage Charge/Fuel Tax Problem 31:38 - Weighing up a Weight Tax for Cars Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow

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