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A recent survey of RAA members, conducted prior to the Iran war driving up fuel prices, found 45% said they’re considering as electric vehicle as their next purchase.
The RAA EV survey also shows:
It comes as electric vehicle sales in South Australia increased in March, with 1,084 of the 6,418 new cars sold in SA being either full battery electric or plug-in hybrids – representing a 37% increase in sales year-to-date.
There are now an estimated 19,265 full battery electric cars on SA roads – around 1.28% of all SA vehicles.
RAA Principal Advisor Energy and Future Mobility Peter Nattrass said RAA expects EV interest to accelerate as fuel prices remain high.
“South Australians are looking very closely at the cost of running their vehicles right now, and electric vehicles are increasingly being seen as a practical way to reduce the cost of driving,” Mr Nattrass said.
“We’re seeing a clear shift where more motorists are seriously considering electric vehicles for their next purchase, particularly as they learn more about the savings on fuel and maintenance.
“Clearly not everyone can afford a new vehicle right now, but those who are in the market are increasingly considering an electric option.”
Mr Nattrass said South Australia’s first border-to-border EV charging network, RAA Charge, is playing an integral role in giving more drivers the confidence to go electric, with accessible public charging across 145 locations – 75% of which are in regional SA – but more charging locations were needed as EV uptake surges.
“Over the Easter weekend, RAA Charge delivered almost 3,500 charging sessions, up 90% compared to last year, and 70% of these sessions were in regional South Australia,” Mr Nattrass said.
“Five of the Top 10 charging locations during Easter were along the eastern approach from Melbourne, and Mount Gambier, Kingston SE, Bordertown, Tintinara and Mount Barker again playing a key role supporting Gather Round motorists opting for an EV to reduce their travel costs.
“As part of our election submission and ongoing advocacy, RAA is calling for more targeted government measures – including grants for small businesses and local governments – to address availability gaps in high-demand locations. “Unlike EV purchase incentives, public charging infrastructure delivers ongoing benefits for motorists in years ahead.”
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