EVs are taking over as Australians flee the bowser. What happens next?

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 18, 2026

EVs now make up a quarter of new car sales in Australia as fuel prices soar. The rollout of public chargers, parts warehouses and technicians now must keep pace.

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