Whilst we don\u2019t have a crystal ball to gaze into, it\u2019s hard to imagine a future where electric cars don\u2019t become the norm. Origin\u2019s Head of e-mobility, Chau Le, sheds some light on whether we can expect petrol cars to go the way of the dinosaurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those shopping for a new car right now, and over the next few years, face a choice to go electric or stick with petrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In numerous countries drivers have been buying electric vehicles (EVs) in droves. Take Norway for example where, as of June this year, 85% of vehicles<\/a> registered were battery electric. Many markets are supported by EV-friendly government policy and infrastructure, as well as deadlines – after which the sale of petrol cars will be banned, (which is the case in the UK, France and Germany).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Australia however, EVs currently make up just 0.78%<\/a> of new car sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the lack of supportive national EV policy in Australia, and the obvious issue of up-front expense, EVs still make good sense for many drivers. Their\u202fongoing costs\u202fafter purchase are up to 70% less<\/a> than a petrol car, they can be charged at home (no more visits to the petrol station), and they\u2019re a whole lot of fun to drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n