Jeff Sykes and Dan Carson take a step back to reflect on what actually happened in Australia’s EV market in 2025 and to make some bold, evidence-based predictions for 2026.
From EV sales data and charging infrastructure growth, to government policy, vehicle-to-grid progress, and the rise of Chinese EV brands, this episode connects the dots between headlines, real-world experience, and where the industry is heading next.
The conversation kicks off with a very real (and slightly painful) Christmas road-trip charging fail — before zooming out to the bigger picture of adoption, affordability, infrastructure, and grid reform.
In this episode, Jeff and Dan unpack:
- What Australia’s 100,000+ EV sales milestone really means (and why growth has been slower than early predictions)
- Why plug-in hybrids surged in 2025 — and whether that’s a stepping stone or a detour
- How BYD overtook Tesla in key segments, and why brand “social proof” matters more than specs
- The explosion of new EV models (including sub-$40k and sub-$50k vehicles)
- Why EV utes are still the missing piece — and why the BYD Shark matters
- The impact of vehicle emissions standards and novated lease FBT exemptions
- What’s really holding back public fast charging profitability
- A clear, plain-English explanation of network tariffs and why they matter for EV charging
- The real state of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) in Australia — progress, pilots, and remaining roadblocks
- Why battery health concerns are increasingly misplaced
- What 2026 could bring for:
- EV adoption rates
- Charging network consolidation
- Second-hand EV markets
- Electric motorcycles
- Smart home EV chargers and tariff-driven charging
This episode is part industry analysis, part lived experience, and part crystal-ball gazing grounded in data, policy, and what Jeff and Dan are seeing on the ground every day.
If you want a clear-eyed view of where Australia’s EV transition really stands — and where it’s likely headed next — this one’s for you.
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