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?

Welcome to EV Quest — your source for electric vehicle insights, based in New Zealand. Hosted by Adrian Maidment, the podcast features a weekly roundup of the latest EV news from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world, often joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop. You'll also hear interviews with key figures from the EV industry and the wider sustainability sector, along with reviews of the latest electric vehicles.