EV Evolution: Australian EV Trends, New Models & Charging Updates

Optimizing EV Charging Networks with AI and Machine Learning

As Australia accelerates towards an electric-vehicle future, the conversation is shifting from simply adding more chargers to making charging infrastructure smarter, fairer and more resilient. Rising EV adoption, high rooftop solar penetration and increasingly volatile electricity markets mean that the next phase of charging rollouts must be data-driven. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) […]

Why the FBT Exemption for EVs Remains Secure-for Now-and the Likely Rise of Road User Charges

A recent Productivity Commission recommendation to remove the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles has stirred debate across industry and government circles. The proposal – floated ahead of next week’s federal economic reform summit – puts two contentious ideas back on the table: abolishing the FBT concession for novated EV leases and introducing […]

Australian Electric Vehicle Road-User Charge Approaches Implementation

Australia appears to be moving toward a national road-user charge for electric vehicles (EVs), with a possible introduction as early as 2028. The proposal – driven by a need to replace declining fuel excise revenue – would shift part of road-funding responsibilities onto vehicles that currently avoid the 51.6-cent-per-litre fuel excise. What’s been reported What […]

Road-user charge for EVs fast-tracked: what it means for Australian motorists

The “free ride” for electric vehicle drivers is nearing an end, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and state governments accelerating plans for a national road-user charge to replace shrinking fuel excise revenue. High-level talks between federal and state treasurers, industry leaders and policy experts are under way ahead of next week’s economic roundtable in Canberra, with […]

New Initiative to Boost Electric Vehicle Access for Australians

Conservation Council of Western Australia Supports Federal Government’s New Electric Vehicle Strategy The Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) has expressed its support for the federal government’s recently announced electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at making EVs more accessible and appealing to Australians. The strategy, unveiled by Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, encompasses a comprehensive […]

Ausgrid connects first V2G system, unlocking bidirectional EV charging on its network

Ausgrid has successfully connected a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system to its electricity network, marking a significant step for bidirectional EV charging in Australia. The distributor’s footprint spans 22,275 square kilometres across Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, positioning it as a key player in the national energy transition. Following the first connection, Ausgrid is […]