Australia's energy mix (2016-2017 figures) comprises 84.3% fossil fuels and 15.7% clean energy. Coal fired power accounts for 63% of Australia's energy generation (2016-2017) down from 80% in 2000. These figures are not uniform from state to state. It is fair to say that using grid energy to power an EV will entail using fossil
A Lucid Air Grand Tourer travelled more than 1,200kms on a single charge in 2025 while the latest version of the Tesla Model S has a range over 650kms on a charge. Many of the newer EV models (including the cheaper models such as the MG4 and BYD Dolphin) boast a range over 400kms before
When we first put up this website in 2009 no production EVs were available in Australia. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was first to arrive with sales commencing in 2011. A year later the original Nissan LEAF was here. Today (2025) there are over 50 models of EVs currently available in Australia with more makes and models
Electric cars are generally more expensive to purchase than their petrol or diesel equivalents. This is mainly due to expenses related to efficiencies of scale and the cost of the batteries. As scale production of electric vehicles has increased and battery costs reduced the cost of electric cars has come down. Lithium battery prices have
There are a number of compelling benefits to electric cars over conventional petrol/diesel vehicles. These include a vast improvement in air quality in our cities. Reduction in health costs caused by air pollution. Less noise pollution. Less CO2 into the atmosphere. Less poisonous and cancer causing emissions in our cities. Electric cars are also much