JOLT's Electric Vehicle Charging Station

September 2021

Australia’s electric vehicle landscape is surging with innovation, infrastructure growth, and bold new entries. Free, fast charging is expanding thanks to Ausgrid and JOLT, now live in Strathfield and Mona Vale, while UNSW’s solar tech is powering a six-bay EV station atop a Sydney rooftop. Lismore is getting its first fast chargers alongside a solar car park, and NSW is planning 1,000 new EV charging stations as part of its “Electric Avenue” vision. Meanwhile, electric trucks are making waves, with one setting a range record of over 1,099 km, SEA Electric’s licence-free model hitting roads, and AMV preparing to bring 19,000 all-electric utes to Australia—alongside major interest in the hydrogen-powered Warrego ute. On the business side, EV charging startup Everty has doubled its team after closing an oversubscribed funding round, and car buying is back on the rise. Legal and environmental angles are also in focus, with Victoria’s EV tax facing a High Court challenge and carmakers increasingly examining lithium’s environmental footprint. From native plants extracting rare earths to community solar gardens using recycled panels, Australia is embracing a cleaner, smarter mobility future.

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Top image: JOLT's first Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Mona Vale (Halans Photography)

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Local EV truck maker SEA is eyeing a US public listing, while Queensland prepares to run Australian-built electric buses powered by sunlight. In the consumer space, Hyundai’s more affordable Kona variants and BYD’s push to undercut Tesla with cheaper Chinese EVs are making electric mobility more accessible. NSW is honoring EV rebates and removing planning barriers for home battery installations, alongside plans for 5,000 free fast chargers across the country. Living with an EV in rural Australia is becoming more viable, as infrastructure improves and myths are debunked. EVs are also proving to be more than just transport—doubling as grid-stabilising batteries, powering homes, and even aiding disaster resilience. The mining industry is joining—and driving—the EV revolution, while initiatives like The Good Car Company’s national bulk-buy model and new community campaigns aim to democratize access. Meanwhile, insights from range tests, user interface innovations like Tesla’s ‘mind of car’, and a rediscovery of EV history point to a transformative future. As EVs go mainstream, Australia is not just adopting electric transport—it’s actively reshaping it.

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