March 2026

Soaring petrol prices are driving a surge in Australian EV interest, with EV loans doubling and Westpac research confirming renewed consumer appetite for electric cars. The EU–Australia free trade deal promises cheaper EVs and broader economic opportunity, while debate intensifies over Labor's plan to phase out popular EV tax incentives — even as the Nissan Leaf picks up a global women's car award and Volvo's boss predicts EVs will undercut petrol cars by 2030. Internationally, EVs have outsold petrol cars in the EU for the first time ever, and electrifying freight between Sydney and Melbourne is highlighted as a compelling economic no-brainer.

ABC Radio National – NET Co-CEO Dan Bleakley speaks with Fran Kelly about electric trucks and energy securitynewenergy.com.au
Demand for EV loans surging 161% amid fuel crunchcommbank.com.au
Tesla showroom in Sydney catches fire in ‘suspected arson attack’drive.com.au
Petrol giant breaks ground on massive, 24-bay EV charging hub at Melbourne Airportthedriven.io
Full list: The solar, battery, and EV rebates and incentives you can get right nowsbs.com.au
bp pulse EV chargers now available on Chargefoxchargefox.com
Electric truck completes Sydney to Canberra freight firstbigrigs.com.au
Electric trucks trade diesel for batteries to make their mark on Australian roadsabc.net.au
It will tow your boat: MG wins approval for its first electric ute in Australiathedriven.io
Solar Battery Storage Price Australia (2026 Guide) — Costs, Value & Expert Insightsadssolaraustralia.wordpress.com
Bigger Batteries, Bigger Profits: Why Australia is Betting Billions on Long-Duration Storage in 2026eservices4u.com.au
MELBOURNE AIRPORT CHOSEN FOR MAJOR NEW EV CHARGING HUBaustralianaviation.com.au
AEVA: All About EVs workshopaeva.asn.au
‘Crazy not to’: soaring fuel prices send more Australians into U-turn towards electric carstheguardian.com
Farizon V7E claims electric price parity in commercial van marketautotalk.co.nz
EVs to be cheaper than petrol cars by 2030, says Volvo bosscarexpert.com.au
Looking to switch to an EV? Here are the 10 cheapest in Australiawhichcar.com.au
Polestar increases recycled cobalt content in EV batteriesevsandbeyond.co.nz
EV interest surges, Westpac research showsevsandbeyond.co.nz
EV loans double as motorists dodge the petrol pumpsbs.com.au
Cheaper EVs, easier job access: What's in the EU-Australia free trade deal for you?sbs.com.au
Thinking of buying an electric vehicle? Here's what to know before making the switchsbs.com.au
Popular tax discount on electric vehicles could be phased out, just as petrol prices risesbs.com.au
Why is Labor cutting EV subsidies?thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Sustainable Living Fair, March 21, Kirraweesutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au
Nissan Leaf wins global women’s car awardevsandbeyond.co.nz
EV owners unlikely to switch back to petrol, NZ survey findsevsandbeyond.co.nz
If there was ever a moment for Australia’s shift to renewables and EVs, this is theguardian.com
EV tax benefits are at risk of being scrappednalspa.org.au
Electrifying all road freight between Sydney and Melbourne is a no brainer: The payback is less than 4 yearsreneweconomy.com.au
Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you moneytheconversation.com
Car sales slow down but electric vehicles charge aheadperthnow.com.au
EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time evercarbonbrief.org

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February 2026

Australia's electric vehicle market enters 2026 on a strong trajectory, with fresh sales records and projections of a sixfold increase by 2030 anchoring an optimistic outlook for adoption. Government incentives continue to shape consumer behavior — notably an electric car discount that has pushed over 100,000 EVs onto roads — while leasing is emerging as an accessible pathway for cost-conscious buyers navigating ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Industry voices are urging retention of those incentives even as policy debates continue, and safety milestones are celebrated with electrified models earning five-star ANCAP ratings. On the global stage, Volkswagen reaching five million electric-drive units and Tesla moving to a subscription model for Full Self-Driving in Australia signal maturing market dynamics, with a note of caution from research highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in autonomous vehicles.

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