Transport
Electric Vehicles
Want to go electric but don't know where to start? This page collects our favourite places to learn about electric vehicles — why they make sense, how to buy second-hand without getting burned, and what's happening across Australia.
Charging an EV from your own rooftop solar means driving on sunshine for just cents per kilometre — and it’s one of the biggest single steps any household can take towards zero-carbon transport. Start with the links below, then see how EVs fit into electrifying your whole home.
Why buy an electric vehicle?
Cleaner, cheaper to run, and most of an EV's lifetime emissions come out of the factory, not the exhaust — especially when charged by rooftop solar.
VisitAustralia's EV state of play
How many EVs are on Australian roads, what the market looks like by state, and where it's heading.
VisitCompare models & prices - new and second hand
Browse most EVs available in Australia, compare range, boot space and running costs side by side.
VisitCharging
See public chargers near you, plan a trip, and understand home charging from your own solar.
VisitEV snapshot
Have a look at Rewiring Australia's snapshot of EVs: why get one, upfront costs, running costs. Consider the things you need to think about regarding range, charging, batteries, etc.
VisitFZCC members
Talk to people who’ve done it
Local members happily share their real-world EV experience at our fireside chats. Join us to hear when the next one is on.