The Driven Will everything go electric?
Mar 19, 2025
Chris Jones, a passionate advocate from the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, dives into the current electric vehicle market and consumer expectations from government policies. He discusses the evolving infrastructure challenges, including the urgent need for improved charging stations as EV adoption grows. Jones highlights the significance of strict emission standards for innovation and how consumer voices can influence manufacturers. Plus, uncover the latest electric vehicle trends and innovations showcased at the Everything Electric conference!
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Importance of Vehicle Efficiency Standards
- Vehicle efficiency standards are crucial and should not be weakened or removed.
- These standards promote cleaner cars and support EV availability in showrooms.
Fair Road User Charges Needed
- A fair road user charge should be universal and factor in vehicle weight and distance.
- A flawed road tax applying only to EVs discourages EV uptake and is inequitable.
Maintain Charging Infrastructure
- Public charging infrastructure must be well maintained and quickly repaired to support EV users.
- Collaboration and responsibility between networks, operators, and hosts are essential for reliability.