Provide funding to encourage workplaces to install workplace charging.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nElectric Vehicle Council CEO Julie Delvecchio<\/b>\u00a0said employers who provide workers with a place to charge their EV stand to benefit.<\/p>\n
\u201cAustralia needs more charging infrastructure beyond homes to support the rising number of EV drivers and accelerate further growth. For many of us, a significant amount of time is spent at work, making it a prime place to charge an EV, however a relatively low number of workplaces offer this infrastructure,\u201d Ms Delvecchio said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEV drivers who commute to the workplace most days regard charging at work as very important. By providing a place to plug in while you work, employers can entice more staff with EVs to commute in, and even encourage other staff to make the switch to an EV. We know some Australians are unable to charge at home so this could be part of the solution.<\/p>\n
“EV workplace charging can make commuting more attractive, keep employees happy, and give employers a competitive edge.”
\nTop tips for workplace charging:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Research the employees using it: what type of vehicles, how far do they travel and how often<\/li>\n
- Plan a phased approach or a complete solution<\/li>\n
- Understand the business\u2019 electrical consumption profile and connection capacity<\/li>\n
- Research reputable charge point operators in your area<\/li>\n
- Support the installation by appointing an EV charging manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The EV Ownership Survey has also found:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- SUVs are the most popular\u00a0<\/b>electric vehicle type (40%)<\/li>\n
- More than three in four respondents say\u00a0charging an EV costs 60% less<\/b>\u00a0than refuelling their previous petrol or diesel car<\/li>\n
- The vast majority (92%) of EV owners\u00a0can charge at home.\u00a0<\/b>Four in five (80%) of these households\u00a0have solar panels,<\/b>\u00a0which on average\u00a0saves them 33%\u00a0<\/b>on home charging<\/li>\n
- EV drivers living in\u00a0regional and rural areas<\/b>\u00a0clocked up more kilometres\u00a0<\/b>within a year (averaging 19,126 km) compared to those living in urban areas (averaging 15,205 km)<\/li>\n
- Range anxiety for EV owners is not a barrier to taking a road trip<\/b>\u00a0with\u00a0<\/b>500km reported as the average longest journey<\/li>\n
- The\u00a0ACT leads all states and territories on average annual mileage in an EV<\/b>\u00a0(17,274 km), followed by WA (16,793 km), Victoria (16,334 km), NSW (15,881 km), Tasmania (15,095 km), Queensland (15,094 km), SA (14,901 km) and the NT (11,696 km).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cWhat this consumer survey shows is that EV drivers are saving thousands of dollars each year, while also clocking up thousands of kilometres on the road,\u201d Ms Delvecchio said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis tells me that range anxiety is overstated as a concern once you\u2019re behind the wheel of an EV. Driving an electric vehicle doesn\u2019t restrict long road trips, it actually seems to encourage them. EV motorists are driving more kilometres in a year than the average petrol or diesel driver.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople living in regional and rural Australia are driving further in their EVs than those living in the inner city. We know Australians living outside metro areas are the biggest adopters of EVs, largely because they benefit the most from cost savings due to longer commutes and greater distances travelled. A battery electric vehicle can save you up to $3,000 annually on fuel and maintenance costs – essential savings during a cost-of-living crisis.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are more than 300,000 electric vehicles on Australia\u2019s roads today, with about one in ten new cars sold now an EV. As the share of EVs increases, ongoing research like this is essential to track evolving consumer behaviour and infrastructure needs over time. This report offers a valuable snapshot of how Australians are using their EVs and the infrastructure they rely on. It highlights the importance of continued investment in charging networks and supportive policies to accelerate the EV transition.\u201d<\/p>\n
These survey findings provide essential data for policymakers, industry leaders, and consumers. Future research aims to track trends over time, examining seasonal variations, infrastructure needs, and evolving consumer attitudes.<\/p>\n
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