Facts about EVs
What are the benefits of electric vehicles?
For motorists
- quiet, smooth and responsive handling
- 70% fuel cost savings compared to petrol
- using home solar, fuel becomes virtually free
- 50% savings in maintenance costs compared to petrol cars
- free registration for new purchases in ACT for 2 years, no stamp duty
For society
- elimination of tailpipe emissions impacting public health
- reduction in Australia's dependence on imported fuel
- lower greenhouse gas emissions
Other considerations about electric vehicles
- relatively high but falling purchase prices
- growing range of models with greater driving range
- increasing government incentives
Where can I buy an electric vehicle?
Up to $35,000
- check this page on carsales.com.au
- order a used vehicle through
$35,000-$62,000
Check local dealers for availability and prices of:
- Hyundai Ioniq (likely $54,000+) and Hyundai Kona (likely $59,000+)
- MG ZS EV (likely $44,000+)
- Mini Electric (likely $55,000+)
- Mitsubishi Outlander (plug-in hybrid) (likely $47,000+)
- Nissan Leaf (likely $49,000+ or $60,000+ for the Leaf e+)
Over $62,000
Check Tesla for the prices and specifications of the Model 3 (likely $62,900+), Model S (likely $129,000+) or Model X (likely $129,000+)
Check local dealers for availability and prices of:
- Audi e-tron (likely $136,000+)
- BMW i3 (likely $71,000+)
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 (likely $71,000+)
- Jaguar i-Pace (likely $137,000+)
- Mercedes EQC (likely $124,000+)
- Porsche Taycan (likely $156,000+)
- Volvo XC40 (likely $76,000+)
Fact sheets
Check out new models as they appear on the AEVA Fact Sheets.
How can I charge my EV?
At home
- a standard power point with a charging cable, or
- a dedicated charging outlet
- without electric power at your parking space, use public chargers
Out and about
- around town use the growing network of public chargers
- on longer trips, use the expanding rapid charger network
- use PlugShare to find nearby public chargers
Who are we?
We are the ACT Branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association representing electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts.
To get involved with AEVA
- explore this website
- come to our friendly meetings where you can share information about technical issues and driver experiences
- join AEVA by visiting this page
- join our Facebook group
- visit our public Facebook page
Zero Emissions Go Electric
AEVA ACT is coordinating a series of events to promote the benefits of electrified transport funded under the ACT Government’s - Community Zero Emissions Grants Program.
Get involved in our calendar of events to promote electric vehicles including:
- ongoing EV Experience Days when you can test drive vehicles
- EVenture events navigating a course using only electrified transport
- distribution of electric vehicle collector cards
- mainstream and social media information campaigns