{"id":15401,"date":"2021-03-03T09:17:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T23:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/?p=15401"},"modified":"2024-02-26T16:00:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T06:00:40","slug":"electric-vehicles-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/electric-vehicles-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving towards an electric future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After electricity generation and manufacturing, transport is Australia\u2019s third highest source of emissions. <\/strong>Electrification of transport is a major opportunity for car-loving Australia to reduce its emissions. And for all Australians, and businesses, to get behind a target of net zero by 2050 when choosing their next car.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by Chau Le<\/a>, Group Manager, Strategy<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Helping Australians change gears  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Australians have been relatively slow to take up EVs compared to the US and Europe, where the market has grown at a rapid rate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns around how far you can drive an EV before needing to charge it, lack of charging infrastructure and the absence of subsidies, tax breaks or policies supporting greater take-up have all contributed to soft EV sales. EV sales comprise just 0.6 per cent of new car sales in Australia each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this is starting to change, with nearly 60 per cent of Australians saying they\u2019d consider buying an EV as their next car.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many perceptions of EVs in the Australian market are a bit outdated and we want to accelerate the s70hift to a different mindset. While EVs typically cost more up front compared to a petrol vehicle, they’re cheaper to run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a start, electricity as a fuel is cheaper than petrol. EVs require less maintenance and are less prone to mechanical issues than combustion engine vehicles \u2013 and there is no difference in performance. EV costs will continue to come down the cost curve, making them even more competitive on costs over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today EV models can drive for upwards of 500km on a single charge. Manufacturers are releasing new models all the time to suit all budgets \u2013 not just the luxury market.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Businesses will drive the EV market forward <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Business fleets make up around half of all new vehicles sales in Australia. This means that by supporting businesses to transition their fleets to EVs, we can help make a significant dent on emissions from the transport sector.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By stimulating demand for EVs in the fleet market, manufacturers will be more confident to release more models locally. And, in time, with the flow-through of EVs to the second-hand market and more EVs on the roads, we hope this will encourage more private vehicle owners to make the switch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accelerating emissions reduction with Origin 360 EV <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’re proud to launch Origin 360 EV Fleet which will make switching to electric vehicles easier for Australian businesses, helping to lower both their carbon footprint and their operating costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin 360 EV Fleet\u00a0brings together Australia\u2019s leading energy retailer with Australia\u2019s leading fleet management company, Custom Fleet, to provide a one-stop shop for EV fleet procurement, management and charging.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a natural extension of the range of clean energy products and services we already provide to our business customers, including solar<\/a> and battery solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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