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"As conflict in the Middle East sends diesel and petrol prices skyrocketing,
more and more Australians and New Zealanders are showing interest in electric
vehicles.
But is this translating to sales? March data shows the answer is yes – EV
registrations have shot up sharply in Australia and New Zealand.
Manufacturer order books are filling up, EV subscription services are full and
wait times have blown out to months for popular models.
Much of the focus to date has been on new cars. But most people don’t buy new.
When Australians buy cars, they tend to buy them secondhand. The ratio of used
to new cars is almost two to one. EVs are cheaper to run, but have – until very
recently – been more expensive to buy, which acts as a barrier.
Demand for secondhand EVs is surging through auctions and car yards, as
cost-conscious households seek out ways to immediately cut costs and reduce
exposure to global oil shocks. The Australian government is now expected to
introduce fuel rationing after Easter."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
