October 2022

October 2022

October's news was focused on charging infrastructure and electric utes, with NSW committing to roll out more than 500 new EV chargers and JET Charge expanding its Melbourne operations. Reports predicted a coming boom in electric utes as the first examples arrived in Australia, and outer-suburban drivers were flagged as a key group who could benefit from targeted EV tax breaks. A retiree making a historic electric motorcycle journey from Perth to Sydney also captured the imagination of EV enthusiasts.

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September 2022

Australia's electric vehicle moment was on full display in September, from a Charge Around Australia trip powered by printed solar cells to the release of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy consultation paper. The LDV eT60 staked its claim as Australia's first electric ute, Volvo parent Geely revealed a $40,000 electric ute, and a survey found that 'range anxiety' fears are largely overblown. The month also included a fascinating look at the long and surprisingly deep history of electric vehicles.

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September 2022