February 2022
Australia’s transition to electric mobility is accelerating through a mix of innovation, infrastructure, and market demand. Road tests of charging stations along a 2,800-kilometre journey reveal the growing strength of the national charging network, while RMIT’s new EV research centre will deepen technical expertise in energy storage and transport design. Petrol prices remain high, pushing more drivers to weigh the cost advantages of electric cars, though Tesla buyers now face long wait times. Major deals, such as Liontown’s five-year lithium supply agreement with Tesla, show Australia’s expanding role in the global EV supply chain. New technologies — from vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) chargers to the standardisation of EV symbols — signal a maturing market ready for scale. Federal and state initiatives, including NSW’s plan to co-fund 1,000 charging stations, complement private-sector momentum led by firms like Tritium and Australia’s largest electric bus manufacturer. Cultural shifts are evident too, with creative entrepreneurs exploring everything from electric Monaros to powered skateboards.
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