In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian catches up with Riz Akhtar, founder of Carloop, to break down the latest Australian EV sales figures and what they tell us about the market.
We look at why the new Model Y L is proving so popular.
Also discussed:
- 🇦🇺 Australia's latest EV sales figures
- ⚡ EVs accounted for 21.7% of vehicle sales, with plug-in hybrids adding around another 10%
- 🔌 Around 35% of Australian vehicle sales were fully electric or plug-in
- 🚗 Australia's top-selling EV models
- The new Geely EX2 and the increasingly competitive $25,000–$35,000 segment
- Adrian's experience with the GWM Ora 5
- New BYD models coming to Australia
- Zeekr's upcoming models for Australia and New Zealand
- Growing demand for EV charging infrastructure
- 🔗 LINKS & MORE
- Carloop: Australian EV data, insights & analysis - https://carloop.com.au/
- EV Quest on YouTube: Subscribe for EV reviews & news - https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest
What is EV QUEST?
EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market.
Each week you’ll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility.
From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the newest electric vehicles, EV Quest keeps you connected to the fast-changing world of electric transport.