Electric vehicles
An electric vehicle (EV) uses chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery pack to power at least one electric motor.
Battery EVs have zero tailpipe emissions. When using renewable energy to charge the EV, the energy is free or low cost, and the greenhouse gas emissions can be eliminated.
Some EVs like battery EVs need far less maintenance than conventional vehicles.
ev.gov.au
The Australian Government’s ev.gov.au provides factual information about EVs for Australians.
The site includes information to help you buy, own, and maintain an EV, such as:
- EV basics including types of vehicles, equipment, and how they work
- benefits of EVs like saving money and supporting the environment
- how to charge at home and on the road
- installing EV chargers in strata buildings
- getting the most from your EV including long trip planning
- government assistance for buying an EV
- links to tools like cost and emissions calculators.
The site is under construction and we need your help to support its evolution.
Check out ev.gov.au and use the feedback form at the bottom of each page or our client feedback form.
