A $10 million electric vehicle fast-charging network across New South Wales will be an important step forward in Australia’s transition to electric vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
The National Roads and Motorists Association (NRMA) has rolled out the project, which EVC CEO Behyad Jafari today said would give drivers more confidence in the move.
“The transition to a new era of fuel-free motoring is well and truly underway,” he said.
“Our research shows that most Australians would consider buying an electric vehicle, but they are concerned by a lack of support from the federal government and the availability of charging infrastructure.
“The roll-out of chargers, however, will send a highly-visible message that electric vehicles are quickly becoming a mainstream product for all motorists.”
Jafari said consumers were literally driving the change towards electric vehicles, and the pressure was now on the Federal Government to play catch up.
“The transition to electric vehicles is undoubtedly in the national interest,” he said.
“Australia can benefit more than any other country from a transition to electric vehicles, but we’re being left behind due to inaction from our Federal Government.
“What we need is an unambiguous message to consumer and industry that the Government supports the transition to electric vehicles.”