Those dependent on vehicles to support their livelihoods are bearing the brunt of tougher economic conditions. New energy vehicles are demonstrating why transitioning to efficient and innovative electric mobility makes sense, now more than ever. Data shows that:

• An Australian driver will spend $22.20 to drive 100km. When petrol is $2 per litre Endgame and Electric Vehicle Council (2026)
• Someone who has used AC public chargers for their BYD ATTO 1 Premium at $0.40 – $0.50 per kWh. Can travel 100km on $6.40 Australian Electric Vehicle Association (2025)
• 93% of EV owners can charge their vehicles at home. This can reduce the cost to $1.32–$2.48 per 100km EV Ownership Survey (2025) & National Cover (2026)
• Nearly 40% of Australian households have solar panels. Which can reduce their day-to-day EV travel cost to $0 Solar Calculator (2026)

BYD vehicles help cost of living pressures

BYD’s impressive range of electric vehicles and intelligent super hybrids offer affordable mobility solutions for all Australians.

Whether it’s someone looking to buy an affordable first vehicle like the stylish ATTO 2 small electric SUV. Or the multi-purpose plug-in hybrid SHARK 6 ute Australians have fallen in love with. Or the seven-seat super hybrid SEALION 8 designed for families.

Melbourne car enthusiast Peter Kokinos, a joinery manager with a major construction company. Recently added BYD’s popular ATTO 1 compact EV hatch to his garage. He says it is the perfect work vehicle to take him to and from building sites across the city. Thanks to its zippy electric performance and unmatched efficiency.

“It makes complete sense. I drive it Monday to Friday. I plug it in at home once or twice a week and it gets me to and from work at zero cost,” says Peter.

“It’s comfortable and drives like a big car that’s three or four times the price… I’ve given it to a couple of friends and said: ‘take it for a little test drive and you’ll buy one.’”

BYD  ‘hi-tech’ vehicles

For many younger Australians, a BYD may be the first new ‘hi-tech’ car they own due to BYD vehicles’ relative affordability. Innovative BYD technology includes:

• BYD Blade Battery: One of the world’s safest batteries for electric and super hybrid vehicles, the result of three decades’ experience in innovative battery manufacturing technology.
• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L): Where the car’s battery can be used as an external power source for electrical appliances like power tools, laptops, camping lights, and even coffee machines and electric barbecues.
• Smart Connectivity: Over-The-Air updates where tech-led features such as infotainment systems are kept up to date remotely at the press of a button.

2025’s EV Ownership Survey conducted by the EV Council surveyed 1,839 Australian EV owners and revealed that concerns about range anxiety, charging access and upfront costs are largely dismissed once buyers understand new energy technology and its benefits and convenience. Most drivers report EVs are cheaper to run, easy to charge at home and suitable for everyday driving.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) says the average distance driven in Australia is 33km per day, with most EVs offering in excess of 200 km of real-world driving on a single charge – dispelling the myth about the suitability of EVs as everyday vehicles for urban use.

Government’s Fringe Benefits Exemption for EVs

Over 105,000 Australians have taken advantage of the Government’s Fringe Benefits Exemption for EVs to lower the cost of a novated lease. They then enjoy the ongoing lower charging costs through the lease’s term.

BYD Australia Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Collins, says.  “More and more Australians are recognising the financial benefits of switching to new energy vehicles such as EVs and super hybrids. Cost of living pressures are forcing many new car buyers considering an electrified vehicle to take the step sooner. In doing so, they are not only saving money at the petrol bowser. But reducing their carbon footprint through reduced vehicle CO₂ tailpipe emissions.”

BYD Australia is committed to making electric mobility more accessible to Australians doing it tough, with plans to deliver approximately 30,000 BYD vehicles in Q2 alone.

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Families in Australia’s outer suburbs are turning to electric vehicles as petrol prices surge, but face new taxes on driving electric under plans by the Federal and NSW Governments, that would cut across their promise not to discourage EV uptake.

In September 2025, the Federal and State Treasurers pledged that reforms to road user charging “should be designed to not deter the continued take‑up of electric vehicles.”

EV Taxes

The Minns Government is set to begin taxing EVs 3c/km, potentially from next year, and the Albanese Government is actively planning its own tax.

Twenty eight percent of Australian drivers who are likely to buy an electric vehicle would be dissuaded by these proposed road user charges, according to new behavioural research by Professor Simon Jackman, Honorary Professor at Sydney University.

“It’s clear that drivers aged 30-55, and those in outer suburbs and regions would be most discouraged from EV purchase intentions after being informed of the Road User Charge they would pay, ” said researcher, Professor Simon Jackman.

“Older drivers and those in wealthier, more professional postcodes are the least affected.“

The behavioural research of 3,613 Australian drivers identifies that working families aged 30 to 55 living in the outer suburbs are the most interested in buying EVs, but also those most deterred by a road user charge. These families drive further than average, have longer commutes, are under-serviced by public transport. They are motivated primarily by fuel savings, and are driving the growth of EVs in Australia.

Just as Australians are struggling with higher fossil fuel prices as a result of the Iran War, the average driver would be hit with $353 a year in new taxes for driving an EV.

Politicians electorates

Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s electorate is home to suburbs most turned off EV purchases by a road user charge. In suburbs like Kemps Creek, 33% of likely EV buyers are discouraged. In Brisbane it’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers electorate that is most sensitive to the charge, Parkinson in the Treasurers electorate or Rankin similarly turned off.

Electric Vehicle Council CEO Julie Delvecchio said:

“Australians are turning to electric vehicles to escape rising petrol — but a new road user charge could hit drivers with around $353 a year in extra costs, wiping out the very savings driving this shift.”

“The nation’s Treasurers have pledged not to implement a road user charge that discourages EV uptake but this research finds that a charge like the one being proposed would do exactly that – turn off interest from people who stand to gain the most by driving electric.”

“We know cost is everything. One in three Australians say the upfront price is the biggest barrier to buying an EV — and right now the FBT exemption is what’s helping households get over that hurdle.”

“At the same time, 47 per cent of EV drivers say lower fuel costs are the main reason they switched— so introducing a per-kilometre tax directly undermines the biggest benefit.”

“This isn’t evenly felt. In outer suburban areas like Kemps Creek, around 33 per cent of potential EV buyers are deterred by a road user charge — compared to about 20 per cent in wealthier inner-city areas.”

Travel distances

“EV drivers travel about 60 per cent further each week than petrol drivers. So adding a per kilometre charge hits the very people using EVs as a cost-of-living solution.”

“If the government removes the Electric Car Discount and adds a new tax on every kilometre, it’s a double hit. Higher upfront costs and higher running costs — and that’s exactly what stops people switching.”

“We’ve seen what happens when policy gets this wrong. In New Zealand, EV sales dropped from 20.6 per cent of the market to just 3.8 per cent. In months after incentives were cut and charges introduced.”⁴

“The Climate Change Authority is clear — Australia needs more than five million EVs on the road by 2035. Which means around half of all new cars sold need to be electric.”⁵

“You don’t get there by making EVs more expensive to buy and run. Especially for the working families in the suburbs who are driving uptake.”

Key findings

The research was conducted by Professor Simon Jackman. Using a nationally representative sample of 3,613 adult car owners, in December 2025. Each respondent was shown a personalised road user charge. Based on their actual driving at 3 cents per kilometre. The approximate trajectory of the NSW scheme. Purchase intention was measured before and after at an individual level.

The deterrent effect:

• 28% of all likely EV buyers are dissuaded after seeing their personalised road user charge
• 48% of “extremely likely” buyers downgrade their purchase intention
• 34% of “somewhat likely” buyers are deterred

Who is most affected:

• Working families aged 30–55 — the most deterred age group. Over-60s are barely affected.
• Outer-suburban postcodes — ~30% of likely buyers deterred, vs ~20% in wealthy inner-urban areas.
• Blue-collar communities — significantly more deterred than high-professional postcodes.
• Most affected electorates: McMahon, Blaxland, Watson, Greenway, Werriwa,Fowler, Lindsay, Chifley (Sydney); Hotham, Gorton, Calwell, Holt (Melbourne); Rankin, Dickson, Forde (Brisbane).

Record EV sales at risk

These findings come as Australians are adopting EVs at record rates:

• Battery EV sales up 95.9% year-on-year in February 2026 (11,134 vs 5,684)
• Total EV sales up 60.9% in February (16,988 vs 10,555)
• Year-to-date EV market share at an all-time high of 16.8%, with BEVs at 10.5%
• February 2026 EV market share reached 18.6% — nearly one in five new cars sold was electric

The fuel security context

Australia imports 90 per cent of its liquid fuel. And has lost 70 per cent of its refining capacity in the past 15 years. Last week, the government took the unprecedented step of releasing 760 million litres from the national fuel stockpile. Petrol prices have surged past $2.20 a litre, with analysts forecasting $3 while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Every EV on the road is a vehicle that does not depend on imported petroleum.

Research Methodology

The behavioural research was conducted by Professor Simon Jackman. Using a nationally representative online panel of 3,613 Australian adult car owners (December 2025). Each respondent was shown a personalised RUC based on their self-reported driving at 3c/km. Purchase intention was measured before and after on a five-point scale. Individual-level transition matrices were used to calculate downgrade rates. Accumulated Local Effects (ALE) analysis from a boosted regression model identified demographic and geographic predictors of deterrence.

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To promote battery health, CTEK and Repco have combined for a “Charge your Car Day” on Sunday 5th October.

CTEK is the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions. Repco have car accessory stores around Asutralia. Its the perfrct combination.

REPCO have a 20% of all CTEK products online sale on 5 October 2025 (for 24 hours only). Treat your car – and yourself – this Charge Your Car Day by choosing to ‘Never Stop Charging’ your car battery.

Charge Your Car Day

It’s Charge Your Car Day this Sunday (5 October) and CTEK, the world leader in smart battery charging, says don’t make charging your vehicle’s battery just a once-a-year event.

CTEK says drivers should ‘Never Stop Charging’ to prevent breakdowns, optimise car performance, extend battery life and save money.

To clear up confusion around car batteries, CTEK is busting five outdated myths many drivers might believe; myths that put their vehicles, mobility and wallets at risk:

Battery Health Myth Busted

 Myth 1: If my car starts, the battery must be fine.

Myth BUSTED: Your battery could be slowly deteriorating. Modern vehicles draw power constantly even when parked – causing battery drain that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late.

Myth 2: Battery failure is rare.

Myth BUSTED: Battery failure is actually the number one reason for vehicle breakdowns, with roadside assistance organisations in Australia citing nearly half a million call outs annually to help fix cars with battery issues. Most drivers only find out their battery is failing when stranded.

Myth 3: The alternator keeps my battery fully charged.

Myth BUSTED: Not always. Short or infrequent drives don’t give the alternator enough time to recharge the battery. Advanced car technology (such as stop-start mechanisms) can drain more power than replaced.

Myth 4: Car batteries last for years without maintenance.

Myth BUSTED: Without regular charging, your battery’s lifespan shortens dramatically. In fact, using a smart charger like CTEK’s can triple your battery’s life – saving time, money and stress.

Myth 5: Charging is complicated and only for experts.

Myth BUSTED: Not with CTEK. Its smart chargers are trusted by more than 50 top car manufacturers (including Lamborghini, Porsche and McLaren) and are designed to be safe, simple and automatic for any driver to use.

Regular Battery Health Check

The good news this Charge Your Car Day is that there is an easy, cost effective solution to battery woes. If drivers get in the habit of connecting a battery charger in a fuss-free, simple way, their battery will always be primed for peak performance.

Regular charging is not only the easiest way to avoid the risk of battery failure; it can triple battery life and improve performance. A charged battery makes everything in the car work better, as the car does not need to prioritise essentials over power-hungry luxuries such as air-conditioning.

Paul Oddy, APAC Regional Manager at CTEK, said: “Charge Your Car Day on 5 October is the moment for our national community of drivers to celebrate smarter motoring together. We all dread a flat battery. At best it’s an inconvenience, at worst it’s a long unpleasant delay and even an expensive new battery.

“Research shows one in three vehicles entering workshops has a battery in need of attention. But you don’t have to live in fear of battery failure. Regularly connecting a charger provides peace of mind, optimises performance, extends battery life and saves money in the long run.”

“CTEK makes it easy. In our range, there is a charger to suit every driver. They are all simple to connect and can automatically get the job done.”

When you’re looking for the best car battery charger on the market, CTEK chargers are widely known across the globe for their excellent performance and reliability.

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The EV-friendly routes take drivers through some of NSW’s top tourist destinations, including the Central Coast to the Hunter Valley, the Southern Highlands to the South Coast, and Sydney to the Blue Mountains.

EVC Chief Executive Julie Delvecchio said charging stations are strategically placed every 100km or less.

“This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking approach we need to accelerate EV adoption across Australia,” Ms Delvecchio said.

“Range anxiety has been a barrier to EV uptake, and by making it easier for drivers to see where they can travel and charge, this initiative directly addresses that concern. While many new EVs can travel 400km on a single charge, initiatives like these tackle concerns about range anxiety head on.”

Ms Delvecchio said EV-friendly routes bring economic opportunities to regional economies.

“Unlike traditional highways that can divert traffic, this initiative brings people into regional communities — encouraging stops at cafes, shops, and attractions, making regional travel even more appealing. This is a win-win for drivers, businesses, and sustainability.”

The NSW government’s nine EV-friendly road trips launch as WA completes Australia’s longest connected EV-charging highway.

The WA EV Network – spanning Mundrabilla near the SA border all the way to Kununurra near the NT border – has 110 charging points across 49 locations.

For more information on NSW electric vehicle road trips and to start planning your journey: Visit NSW EV Road Trips.

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Nearly one in ten new car sales are electric vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs), with more than 100,000 added to our roads this year.

To keep up with growing demand, the number of locations offering fast and ultra-fast chargers has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 1,059 locations nationwide with over 1,849 high-power public chargers.

Holidays 

Electric Vehicle Council, Head of Legal, Policy and Advocacy, Aman Gaur said: “Australians love a summer road trip, and more of them than ever before will now be clocking up the kilometres in electric cars.

“Australia has hit an annual record for new EV sales, surpassing 100,000 this year. That means we should expect to see more EVs on our roads and accessing public chargers during these holidays.

“Luckily, the public charging network is growing to keep up with demand. Over the past year, the number of public chargers and their locations has nearly doubled across the country, with more public and private investment in the pipeline to expand this further in the new year.

“Charging this summer is set to be smoother than ever, thanks to more public chargers in more places and a maturing EV charging sector that has overcome initial challenges. A couple of summers ago, EV drivers in need of charging faced a bumpy road, largely due to COVID-related supply chain disruptions that impacted the availability of spare parts.

“More EVs on our roads is a good thing, making summer holidays as cheap as possible and reducing pollution in our communities. For many, this will be their first holiday road trip behind the wheel of an EV, navigating the best ways to charge along the way. Some of our top tips for EV charging etiquette are: don’t overstay your charge, leave home with a full battery, and be courteous to your fellow EV drivers.”

Top tips for EV charging etiquette:

1. Leave home with a full charge and charge up at the place you’re staying before you head home if you can. This will reduce the amount you need to use public fast chargers, and create more availability for others.
2. Check with your accommodation provider about charging there and if they don’t have a policy around EV charging, offer to pay a bit more. The ability to charge where you’re staying is a huge convenience; it’s only fair that the driver offers to cover the small uptick in the accommodation provider’s electricity bill.
3. Don’t overstay your charge. When you’re using public chargers, take what you need, then make space for the next driver, especially if there’s a queue. Topping up to 80% will take a lot less time than filling all the way to 100%, because the charging rate slows down as the vehicle battery gets close to full.
4. Be kind. There’s more than 100,000 new EVs on our roads this year, with some drivers set to use public fast chargers for the first time this summer holiday. If someone needs help understanding how it works, offer to lend a hand.
5. Look after the charging equipment. Put the charging equipment back as you found it to avoid damage and for the next person’s ease. If the unit is damaged or impaired, report it immediately to the charge point operator.

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This World EV Day (Saturday, 9th September) is taking place as the Federal Government works out what fuel efficiency standards will look like for Australia, as part of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy, announced early this year.

Fuel efficiency standards are the key policy mechanism that will boost EV supply in Australia – and over time, ensure that all new cars sold are low and zero emissions.

Real Life Case studies

Oliver Wilcox, EV owner and NDIS service worker,  drives a BYD Atto 3, and cites cost of living and environmental benefits as main reasons for the switch. He saw immediate savings from no longer needing to get petrol, and has saved on servicing fees. He uses his car to transport people around as part of his NDIS service provider work.

Jeremy Watson, owner of carbon neutral Brimbank Vets, has reduced emissions by driving an EV, switching off his gas supply and using rooftop solar. He says the last three people hired said they were attracted to the practice’s carbon policies, at a time when there’s a national shortage of vets. For much of the year using surplus rooftop solar power, Jeremy can charge his car to travel up to 400km for as little as $5.

Ben Lever, clean transport campaigner at Solar Citizens, has just completed an electric ute tour from Ballarat to Brisbane in Australia in the hope of showing that demand is there for EVs, the huge fuel cost savings that can be made, whilst highlighting the capabilities of electric utes. Ben can share anecdotes from the trip, and talk about how strong fuel efficiency standards can improve choice of low and zero emissions vehicles available in Australia.

Anneliese Alexander and her family own a Tesla which they have used on a long distance road trip, and plan on taking another trip in the later half of 2023, where she’ll be going to Lightning Ridge via Coonabarabran. They are looking to upgrade their EV from the Tesla Model 3 to Model Y, and will continue using their EV to go on frequent family camping trips.

Small Business – World EV Day

Anthony Broese van Groenou, co-founder, director and CSO of Good Car is a sustainability expert and PhD researcher and can speak to anything EV related, EV grid integration, the future of transportation and the current state of play in Australia, from policy to people.

Joseph Evans, runs Ballycroft Vineyard and Cellars, Joseph owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf ZE1, which he uses to power his house and winery at night, and lets his customers charge their own EVs on his winery’s solar grid. Joseph details his story in this video including his experience with vehicle to grid technology. He has his eyes on getting an electric ute and/or an electric tractor and can talk to barriers/opportunities in doing so.

David Stuart, – Owner of Colormaker Industries, which has three EVs, all powered off their 100 kW solar array. One EV is used for business deliveries, with the other two rotated amongst staff to help with their cost of living pressures and to help reduce their personal transport emissions during their daily commutes. Since installing solar and a battery on-site and incorporating these EVs, Colormaker’s annual electricity bill has dropped from over $24,000 to being in credit. Factoring in pre-EV petrol costs, the annual savings are over $30,000.

Russell Klose, electric vehicle importer of second hand cars, lives in Yackandandah and has seen many locals driving around in EVs as the whole town is on board with electrification. He says the best way for people to understand the benefits of an EV is to try driving one, so he loans out his own EVs for community members to try.

Health

Dr Kate Charlesworth, Climate Councillor and public health physician, can talk about the health impacts of transport pollution, and how implementing fuel efficiency standards is a practical and immediate way to make our transport system cleaner. As a mother with a young family, she is particularly concerned about children, young people, and expecting mothers’ exposure to high levels of transport pollution.

World EV Day Experts

Bryce Gaton, EV Educator and founder of EV Choice, has worked in the field and been the owner of an EV for over a decade, he can talk about the general transport transition to EVs, what to expect when purchasing an EV, and the need for strong fuel efficiency standards to support the supply and uptake of more affordable EV models in Australia.

Michael Day, National Treasurer of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association, drives a Tesla Model 3, an electric motor scooter for shorter commutes, and a converted electric sports car for recreation. He uses a home battery and solar system to help charge his EV. He can talk about what to expect when purchasing an EV, and the need for strong fuel efficiency standards to make EVs more accessible to Australian drivers.

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• Used, healthy EVs being needlessly scrapped if involved in minor collisions
• Until now there has been no way to inform consumers or insurers on the condition of a used EV, causing a major barrier to a thriving second-hand market
• Metis Engineering’s Cell Guard is a unique sensor with an accelerometer capable of measuring Shock load and duration up to +/-24G
• Vital information provides much needed transparency data on battery health
• Benefits include more sustainable ecosystem for EVS, as well as improved re-sale value of EVs and can help reduce high insurance premiums
• Cell Guard can also monitor VOCs, Pressure change, Humidity, Water ingress and Dew point, of lithium-ion battery packs, detecting cell venting and early warning of thermal runaway within seconds
• Tested and certified to ISO Automotive Standards

At the mobility event, Metis Engineering highlighted how the lack of transparent data on electric vehicle battery health, which is unable to help inform consumers, dealers or insurers of the state of the battery condition, is leading to EVs being needlessly scrapped if they are involved in the most minor collisions.

Until now, the used EV market has not had an effective method to provide consumers with clear data on the health of a car’s battery. Consequently, insurance companies face uncertainty when assessing potential battery damage, often resulting in conservative write-offs even if they have travelled only a few miles. This practice not only raises insurance premiums for consumers but also contributes to unnecessary waste, hindering the circular economy principles that underpin the EV industry.

Cell Guard from Metis Engineering has been developed to solve this problem. Its first-to-market innovative solution is a CAN based sensor that can be easily integrated into almost any battery system and features an accelerometer to measure Shock load and duration up to +/-24G.

The matchbox-sized unit is a unique sensor that provides unrivalled accurate and detailed information on the health of a lithium-ion battery pack by relaying any Shock data over a configurable CAN interface to a control unit, such as the vehicle’s ECU, which can be accessed to provide far greater insight into the battery’s condition for repurposing and recycling, as well as any subsequent insurance claims.

This information can radicalise the re-sale market of used EVs, with buyers given much needed clarity to be able to make informed decisions regarding battery pack condition, as well as its maintenance.

Joe Holdsworth, CEO, Metis Engineering said: “The unknown risk of poor EV battery health is one of the biggest and most significant barriers hindering the growth of the used electric vehicle market. By providing consumers and insurers unprecedented insights into battery health, it empowers informed decision-making while minimising uncertainty surrounding minor collision damage. Cell Guard is game-changing solution that bridges the gap between insurers, consumers, and the EV industry.

Developed using ISO26262 processes and certified to ISO Automotive Standards, Cell Guard is manufactured in the UK under strict quality-controlled conditions to satisfy orders from a rapidly growing number of OEMs and Tier 1s where they are being used in ASIL B applications

Cell Guard is also capable of detecting cell venting, which is an early sign of catastrophic battery failure vastly reducing the risk of thermal runaway. Unlike current battery cell monitoring systems (BMS), which typically only offer temperature and voltage sensors, Cell Guard monitors a range of environmental parameters required to ensure that the battery continues to operate in optimum conditions, including VOCs, Pressure change, Humidity, and Dew point.

With Cell Guard, Metis Engineering is setting a new standard for advanced battery health monitoring in EVs and Energy Storage Systems

Metis Engineering

Metis Engineering Ltd is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The company has produced a range of innovative sensors for the automotive industry. These include:

Cell Guard, for the EV battery pack health monitoring and the early detection of thermal runaway of lithium-ion battery packs.

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) – a CAN-based sensor which monitors 3 axis of acceleration, rotation, quaternion angles and pitch, roll and yaw.

Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR) – a standalone CAN-based sensor that outputs latitude, longitude, altitude and Corse Over Ground. Ideal for when GPS / GNSS signal is lost.

Air Quality  – a CAN-based sensor that measures gaseous parameters to determine cabin HVAC system operation.

Metis Engineering’s sensors are in use in a wide range of applications including: Bloodhound LSR, Brompton Bicycles, high-performance electric aircraft, motorsport: Formula E and World Rally Championship, Energy Storage Systems and autonomous vehicles

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In partnership with Mov’in Car, Polestar will host an EV drive-in cinema event in Sydney from May 4 – 7 and showcase some of the latest Hollywood blockbusters on the rooftop of the Entertainment Quarter car park.

Moviegoers who drive pure electric vehicles from any brand will have exclusive access to the event, which will feature whisper-quiet battery generators powering the sessions.

For nostalgic guests, organisers have also included a Hollywood classic in the event line-up:

·         Thursday 4th May – Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre

·         Friday 5th May – Avatar 2: The Way of Water

·         Saturday 6th May – The Super Mario Bros. Movie

·         Sunday 7th May – Dirty Dancing

Commenting on the event, Jonathan Williams, Head of Marketing at Polestar Australia said, “Polestar is all about redefining norms and reimagining the world around us in a more sustainable way. Electrifying the drive-in was on the wish list, and thanks to Mov’in Car, it has become a reality.”

Like all great cinema experiences, a range of snacks and drinks will also be available to purchase, including pizza, and bottomless popcorn.

Gates will open from 6pm with movies commencing from 7.30pm. Tickets will be complimentary for Polestar 2 owners.

Full details as follows:

What – Polestar x Mov’in Car

When – From 6pm to 11pm, Thursday 4 May to Sunday 7 May 2023

Where – Roof Top Carpark, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney.

Tickets can be booked via https://www.movincar.com.au

For more information visit movincar.com.au

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Hydrogen therefore has a critical role to play in the decarbonisation of industry, power, heat and transport.

Yet in her recent report, the UK Hydrogen Champion found that there is a need for greater clarity on upcoming policy decisions for hydrogen users, the funding available and overall delivery of the hydrogen roadmap to 2030 and beyond. Is the UK really doing everything it can to maintain momentum and realise hydrogen opportunities?

Tevva’s area of expertise – transport – will have a critical role to play in our country’s decarbonisation goals. Worldwide around a fifth of CO2 emissions comes from trucks, and both McKinsey and the Hydrogen Council believe the most competitive use of hydrogen lies in decarbonising trucks. Trucks using batteries or hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel engines will indeed need to make up the vast majority of new sales by 2040 under plans to reduce CO2 emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Yet only around 700 trucks that run on batteries or fuel cells were sold in Europe last year – about 0.2% of the total.

The good news is that the economics of owning and operating electric and hydrogen trucks, their total cost of ownership or TCO, are improving rapidly. And with diesel truck prices set to increase with Euro 7, electrification of our sector could happen sooner than previously thought.

Yet there are still serious challenges around the lack of hydrogen refuelling stations and the fact that most fleet operators have no experience of hydrogen, in addition many hydrogen suppliers have no experience of truck fleets.

As an early adopter and developer of hydrogen technology, Tevva is playing an important role in demonstrating the potential for hydrogen electric trucks. We showcased our concept prototype 7.5t and 19t hydrogen electric trucks at the IAA in Hanover last year and have been encouraged by the high level of interest in these dual energy vehicles.

In January we took the 7.5t prototype on a ‘border run’ to Berwick-on-Tweed, England’s northernmost town. On the way up we stopped at an Element 2 refuelling station in Teesside, and the return journey saw us cover almost 350 miles without needing to stop at all. This was made possible by the truck’s hydrogen fuel cell which tops up the range-extended vehicle’s lithium battery when needed.

Still, there is an urgent need for a more comprehensive hydrogen refuelling network in the UK, and the speed and scalability of hydrogen refuelling systems will be crucial to adoption while keeping costs under control. Element 2 is doing great work in this space. They are in the process of putting a skeleton network in place with 100 miles between each refuelling station, giving confidence to any haulage company that is considering hydrogen electric trucks.

Today the UK has pockets of Megawatt (MW)-scale hydrogen activities that are evolving alongside ambitious proposals for Gigawatt (GW)-scale low carbon hydrogen clusters by 2030. Learning from initiatives in Europe, Asia and North America, as well as the UK’s own experiences, coordination is vital to minimise costs and maximise the benefits of hydrogen infrastructure. The opportunity is now for UK central, regional and local Government bodies and industry to plan and invest jointly to grow hydrogen transport systems holistically.

The UK does have a supportive and growing hydrogen ecosystem with many public bodies, new and established companies, universities, and others building their hydrogen capabilities and strategies. However, the experience of individual organisations and maturity of cross-industry collaboration in dealing with hydrogen systems is typically orders of magnitude lower than for traditional fossil fuel systems. Therefore, in the short term early adopters need more support to overcome the limited infrastructure and complexity of supply chains, higher unit costs, and long or uncertain lead times for hydrogen products and services.

As low-carbon hydrogen becomes cheaper and more widely available, hydrogen refuelling has the potential to become as simple as diesel refuelling is today. We are committed to making hydrogen convenient, affordable and sustainable for truck fleet operators. Achieving the UK’s net zero goals depends on it.

By Harsh Pershad, Head of Hydrogen at Tevva

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• EVlink Home charger design includes new features for a more seamless and cost-effective install
• New anti-tripping device ensures optimum level of car charge without risk of outage for homeowners

Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of the EVlink Home charger. The charger incorporates new features aimed at making at-home charging easier to install and more cost-effective to use.

The new design, which is available for homeowners to purchase now, includes anti-tripping functionality through its optional peak controller. The feature means homeowners can run multiple devices on the home power system, such as dishwashers, aircon, and pool pumps, while charging the car at the same time, all without fear of a power supply failure.

The launch of the charger, which is the latest addition to Schneider Electric’s EVlink range, comes as the electric vehicle market has seen a 65% increase in 2022 sales compared to 2021. As more Australian homeowners switch to electric vehicles in an effort to reduce their carbon emissions, demand will continue to grow for state-of-the-art, affordable devices that can be used from home.

“Electric vehicles can have a profound impact on users’ carbon emissions, so it’s tremendously encouraging to see how many Australians are opting for electric. We’re confident this market will continue to grow, but as more Australians go electric it’s important that they have access to cost-effective and sustainable charging solutions. As such, electricians are becoming the trusted professionals guiding them and making sure they have the most efficient and safe installation,” commented Chris Kerr, Vice President Home & Distribution at Clipsal by Schneider Electric.

Market growth and increased demand also presents a significant opportunity for electricians to expand their services and build their businesses. The EVlink Home charger is another addition to the portfolio of services electricians can offer their customers.

“The EVlink Home has been built with an easy-install process, safety systems, and cost-effective charging solution, which means that electricians will be able to support even more homeowners, giving Aussies greater access to sustainable solutions,” said Kerr.

Importantly, the charger also features integrated RDC-DD protection, meaning it requires only a Type A circuit protection in the distribution board, a safer and more affordable alternative to Type B protection.

Read more about the new EVlink Home Charger.

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