Choosing an electric vehicle (EV) is a smart way to reduce your carbon footprint while saving money on fuel and maintenance.
EVs produce zero carbon emissions, helping to improve air quality and combat climate change, especially important for communities focused on a low-carbon future. They’re ideal for everyday travel, particularly when walking, biking, or public transport isn’t practical. With growing access to public charging stations and the convenience of charging at home, EVs are becoming easier to own and drive than ever.
- Lower running costs – around $4 per 100 km, the equivalent of just 40 cents per litre of petrol.
- Minimal maintenance – fewer moving parts means less servicing required.
- Cleaner for the environment – especially when charged with renewable electricity.
More affordable than ever
The price of EVs is coming down, and used options are becoming more widely available:
- Used EVs under $10,000 are being more common
- New EVs are increasingly competitive with petrol vehicles in both price and performance
Charging an EV is easy – you can do this at home with a standard power outlet. A lot of electricity providers now also offer EV specific power plans.