EV Growth in Australia: Barriers, Breakthroughs & the Road Ahead

In this episode of the EV Quest podcast, Adrian Maidment and  Riz Akhtar (from Carloop in Melbourne) go for a big-picture discussion on the current state and future of electric vehicles in Australia.

They dive into two key questions:

1. What are the top 3 barriers to EV growth in Australia over the next 1–2 years?
2. What are the top 3 factors that could accelerate EV adoption in the same timeframe?

The discussion includes - charging infrastructure, fleet adoption and workplace charging, to new model availability, affordability, and government incentives.

In other news:  new MGS5 in NZ, the Hyundai IONIQ 6N, and  Model Y offers in New Zealand and Australia.

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.