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Australia's EV BOOM: Affordable Cars, V2G & Why the UK is Jealous | Everything Electric Podcast


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In this episode, Jack and Robert are on the ground at Everything Electric Melbourne, sharing their first-hand impressions of Australia's rapidly accelerating shift to electric vehicles and clean energy. It's a super informal chat live on stage about what's happening down under—and why the progress here is giving Robert plenty of reasons to feel just a *little* jealous! They dive into: Catching Up Fast– Australia may have started its EV journey later than some countries, but it's now picking up speed fast, with cities like Brisbane leading the charge. The Affordability Advantage – Australian buyers skipped the early, overpriced EV era. With models like the BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin arriving at genuinely affordable prices, the market is changing quicker than many expected. Solar Superpower & V2G Potential*– With world-leading rooftop solar, running an EV in Australia is already incredibly cheap. And with vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your future car might not just drive you—it could pay you. EV Market Plateau & Persistent FUD – Why is national EV market share seemingly stuck around 10–11%? They discuss the influence of oil-backed pressure campaigns, myths about charging and batteries, and how media narratives slow adoption. The Next Big Policy Debate– How should governments replace fuel tax revenue as EVs become the norm? And what lessons could Australia take from Norway's wildly successful tax incentives? 0:00 - Introduction from Everything Electric Melbourne 1:01 - An enjoyable show (squeaky bum time!) 2:03 - Observations on the Australian EV Transition 4:19 - Why Australia is moving quickly: Affordability 5:19 - The Solar Advantage & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) 8:50 - Jack's Verdict on Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) 10:33 - Q&A Begins 14:09 - Why is the EV market stuck at 10-11%? 16:16 - The importance of the Used EV Market 26:57 - The Mileage Charge/Fuel Tax Problem 31:38 - Weighing up a Weight Tax for Cars Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow

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