Australia's electric vehicle boom explained | Sunrise

Australia's electric vehicle market has surged 134% in the past year, driven by an influx of affordable Chinese EVs priced under $30,000. EVs cost approximately $720 annually to power compared to $1,740 for petrol vehicles, with minimal servicing requirements and battery longevity exceeding 15 years. Super hybrids offer over 1,000 kilometres range on a single charge, making them viable for long-distance travel outside cities. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook »   / sunrise   Instagram »   / sunriseon7   TikTok »   / sunriseon7   X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS