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THE ELECTRIC CAR GUIDE

Your next car.
A clearer choice.

From the daily commute to the long way home. Understand electric cars, charging and the costs that matter to you.

Find your electric fit Explore running costs →

Your driving. Your budget. Your decision.

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01 / CHOOSEStart with your everyday life 02 / CHARGEMake plugging in feel simple 03 / COMPAREPut real numbers to your drive

A GOOD FIT STARTS HERE

What does your
everyday drive look like?

Start with how you use a car.
Then build a shortlist around your life.

THE EVERYDAY COMMUTER

Small journeys.
Plenty of possibilities.

Look for easy parking, efficient energy use and a charging routine that works where you live.

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  1. 01
    Your regular distance

    Record a typical week, plus your longest regular day.

  2. 02
    Where you can plug in

    Check home, workplace and nearby public charging options.

  3. 03
    Space that earns its place

    Try your parking space, seating position and everyday luggage.

THE NUMBERS, MADE PERSONAL

What could your
daily drive cost?

A useful comparison starts with your mileage and energy prices. Change the assumptions to see your annual energy costs.

Energy only. Excludes purchase price, finance, insurance, servicing, tyres, taxes and charger installation. Examples are assumptions, not market quotes.

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Electric / yearA$800
Petrol / yearA$1,995

Estimated annual energy saving: A$1,195

PLUG INTO YOUR ROUTINE

Charging starts
where you park.

Get to know charging
01

At home

Check your parking, electricity supply and installation requirements. Build a routine around your actual daily distance.

Plan home charging →
02

Around town

Find charging near work, shops or regular stops. Check access, connectors, operating hours and payment methods.

Understand public charging →
03

On the open road

Plan your stops around the car, weather and route. Have a second charging option before setting off.

Prepare for longer trips →

THE BIGGER PICTURE / IEA 2026

A changing world.
Clearer context.

Global electric car sales, with the
date and definition kept in view.

20m+

Electric cars sold globally in 2025

25%

Of new cars sold worldwide in 2025

20%

Growth in global electric car sales in 2025

Source: IEA, Global EV Outlook 2026. Electric cars include battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars. These figures describe 2025, not live sales. Read the research →

CONTINUE YOUR RESEARCH

Go straight to the source.

Explore official carmaker websites.
Local models and availability vary.

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MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE

Better questions.
A better car decision.

Create your buying checklist