![]() The ACT buys the most electric vehicles (9.5% of new vehicles) followed by New South Wales (3.7%), Victoria (3.4%), Queensland (3.3%), Tasmania (3.3%), Western Australia (2.8%), South Australia (2.3%) and the Northern Territory (0.8%).Ī rapid shift to electric vehicles can save 24,000 lives and leave us $148bn better off over the next 2 decadesĬars are responsible for the greatest share of Australia’s transport emissions. In the UK, for example, 19% of new cars sold are electric. It’s an increase on last year, but still well below other nations. They accounted for just 3.39% of new vehicle sales (or 26,356 cars in total) to September this year, according to the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia. A switch to electric vehicles, coupled with a transition to renewable energy, is vital if Australia is to meet its commitments to tackle climate change.Įlectric vehicles are also cheaper to run than their traditional counterparts, and don’t rely on expensive imported fuel.ĭespite all the benefits, electric vehicle uptake in Australia is still low. Most of Australia’s vehicle fleet uses polluting fossil fuels. Cars are responsible for the greatest share of these emissions. Transport is Australia’s third-largest – and fastest growing – source of greenhouse gas emissions. New policies are needed to accelerate the transport transition.
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