According to The Guardian, Behyad Jafri, Chief Executive, EVC said that these sales figures are a milestone in a market where EV sales are less than many years due to signals from the government.
“We have been waiting for years to reach 1 per cent sales,” said Jafri. Leaving this to go straight to 2 per cent is a big deal. He said that the reason for this increase in EV sales can be attributed to the policies launched by different states. It is worth noting that stamp duty exemption and other benefits are being offered on buying EVs in Australia.
Even after these good numbers, Beyhad Jafri says that a lot can still be done if the government supports. Despite covering 2.39% of the market, sales of electric vehicles in Australia lag behind other countries. For example, according to data from Schmidt Automotive Research, the electric vehicles market in Western Europe accounts for 11.2% per cent. Although it is only 3% in the US, it is higher than in Australia.
On the other hand, the demand for EVs in the US and other countries is expected to increase this year. In such a situation, Australian companies are also looking for opportunities there. Tritium, a Brisbane-based company, may announce its new US factory in the coming weeks. It is planned to start by September. The company is working to make itself one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fast charging systems.
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