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.

Australia can slash industrial emissions, create jobs: reportarena.gov.au
The 1,880km EV journey from Lake Eyre to Mt Kosciuszko that cost just $15.50thedriven.io
Perth to Sydney Marathon 2022perthtosydneymarathon.com.au
NSW to spend $38m to speed up EV uptaketheguardian.com
Aussie driver details EV road trip and charging station struggles7news.com.au
Are we there yet? Electric road trip to Perth reveals state of EV charging in Australiathedriven.io
Australia likely to stay stuck in the EV slow lane despite Labor's federal election winabc.net.au
Uber putting A$26m into Australian EV marketevsandbeyond.co.nz
Electric cars could get cheaper as a crucial component in them drops in priceabc.net.au
EV drive days kick off in Ku-ring-gaimynrma.com.au
Electric vehicles help farmers drive savings and lower carbon footprintabc.net.au
Bad boys, what ya gonna do? Hyundai's Ioniq 5 and Toyota's Mirai could be after you!carsguide.com.au

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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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