The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed Labor\u2019s commitment to investing in the nation\u2019s EV changing network, which would help every Australian embrace the benefits of electric vehicles.
At its election launch today, Labor committed to encouraging cheaper, cleaner transport by establishing a new Driving the Nation Fund, and by building a National Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Network.
Labor\u2019s investment in the\u00a0EV Charging Network, with charging stations at an average interval of 150km on major roads,\u00a0would be matched by the NRMA, and involve partnerships with State, Territory and local Governments.
EVC chief executive Behyad Jafari said the proposed investment would send a potent signal to consumers and the EV industry.
“Under Labor\u2019s commitment you could be certain that no matter where you live or where you\u2019re going you could get there in an EV,” Mr Jafari said.
“We know range anxiety remains a major impediment to Australians purchasing EVs. Although much of this anxiety is misplaced, building a modern network of charging infrastructure would send a strong signal that there\u2019s nothing to fear.
“City drivers are flocking to EVs because the benefits are so clear and obvious. For regional drivers hesitancy is stronger, but that\u2019s why it\u2019s excellent to see the NRMA committing to partnering with the federal government to roll out regional charging infrastructure and make EVs an option for all Australians.
“Despite some very unfortunate fear mongering and a general lack of ambition at the federal level in recent years, Australians are now wide awake to the myriad benefits of EVs.
“If they can see the Australian Government is in behind this shift we will see a rapid acceleration of progress.
“The EVC congratulates the alternate government on this important commitment to Australia\u2019s transport future.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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