June 2022

June 2022

June was marked by adventurous EV road trips — from a 1,880km journey costing just $15.50 to a Perth-to-Sydney marathon — highlighting both the appeal and the ongoing charging challenges of electric travel across Australia. A new federal Labor government brought optimism for EV policy reform, with hopes for cheaper EVs and more chargers, while NSW committed $38 million to accelerate EV uptake. Farmers and commercial operators also emerged as unexpected early adopters driving real savings with electric vehicles.

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May 2022

With Labor's federal election victory, May's news was dominated by optimism around EV policy, including expectations of cheaper vehicles, more chargers and community batteries. NSW rolled out an expansive program for EV chargers across regional areas and wine country, with MG adding its own commitment to free charging stations for businesses. The month also celebrated everyday EV adventures, from a couple's Big Lap of Australia to a Tasmanian road trip to Sydney, showing the growing confidence of Australian EV drivers on the open road.

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