Climate Change has been recognised as a major issue both in localised communities and the world as a whole.

According to stats obtained in September 2018 shows that CO2 emissions have INCREASED despite a commitment to decrease levels 26-28% from 2005 levels. With an estimated 33% of emissions coming from transport, Electric Vehicles offer a chance for significant reductions in these emissions.

Compared to many other countries trying to combat climate change Australia has struggled to make Electric Vehicles (EV's) a viable alternative to traditional combustion engines. The main contributing factors to this is the charging infrastructure and cost of vehicles.

Based on a report by the NSW Government in Jan 2019 - There are currently about 800 public charging stations in Australia (1 / 31,635 ppl) compared to 14,000 in the UK (1 / 4,717 ppl). A drastic increase in the charging infrastructure is clearly required and currently private industry is catering for some of that need but requires much more Government involvement.

The cost per EV is also quite expensive. Many other Governments offer large incentives to decrease the initial outlay required. Up to $7,500 in USA, up to 10% cost reduction in China, etc. Incentives such as Tax Credits, Reduced Car Registration Fees, Exemption to Import Fees and many other opportunities!

Australia also has a lot of the raw materials and industrial know-how to become a large part of the production process. This would lead to increased jobs and prestige as a leading economic power in the transfer to clean energy.

The Electric Vehicle Council published a report in August 2019 that highlights the current state of EV's in Australia. Consumer sentiment is growing and bigger investment from the Public Sector is helping the adoption process but the ZERO National Government policies and very limited State policies is dragging the process back significantly.

https://electricvehiclecouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/State-of-EVs-in-Australia-2019.pdf

The government needs to better support and help grow EV implementation immediately or risk letting Australia fall behind in yet another technological revolution and pave the way to a more environmentally sustainable future.