Electric Vehicle Council

🌟 What a night! Last Thursday the Electric Vehicle Council, in partnership with EnergyAustralia, hosted our initial member networking event dedicated to EV fleets in transition in Melbourne. As noted by MC for the night Ross De Rango, the #energy in the room was palpable. ⚡ A huge thank you to our outstanding speakers Renae Gasmier, Rohan Martin, Mike Costello, and Jack Kotlyar. It was a fantastic opportunity to introduce members to EVC CEO Samantha Johnson, and for the entire EVC team to get together with the ever growing industry. 🤝 Thank you to everyone who joined us this time! This is just the beginning of our member networking events - next stop, Perth on 14 August at Western Power. #ElectricVehicles #TransportElectrification #Sustainability #IndustryNetworking #EVIndustry

After a great evening spent reconnecting with members in Melbourne, the EVC was delighted to appear before the Federal Parliamentary inquiry into the EV transition down in Canberra today. It's important to take stock of the enormous efforts being made across the industry and ensure that progress continues to electrify transport in Australia. ⚡ Key themes explored today included the rollout of charging infrastructure, the future of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), development of a second hand market for light vehicles, and the continued need to build education and awareness to support the transition. We look forward to hearing the outcomes of the inquiry in coming months. #electricvehicles #transport #policy #sustainabletransport Samantha Johnson Ross De Rango Natalie Thompson

The Electric Vehicle Council is now hiring a Senior Policy Officer to help support the decarbonisation of transport in Australia. If you know anyone who would be interested, please encourage them to apply! ⚡

EVC CEO Samantha Johnson was pleased to participate in the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (#NVES) industry workshop held in Canberra yesterday. This important event offered an opportunity to discuss the development of IT systems and regulatory frameworks essential for the NVES’s success, and the collaborative efforts required from industry stakeholders and government to meet the January 2025 implementation deadline. We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with our members, industry, and government to ensure the NVES is delivered effectively and on schedule. #electricvehicles #sustainabletransport

We're on the hunt for a Graduate Data Analyst / Programmer! This role at the Electric Vehicle Council will involve supporting data-driven projects such as public charging reports, consumer surveys as well as developing and maintaining tools like apps and forecasting spreadsheets. You'll analyse data to create actionable insights for EV drivers, industry members and government. Importantly, the ability to translate analysis work into clear communication pieces for a non-technical audience will be necessary. Based in Brunswick, Melbourne or the Sydney CBD, this role is open to candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or casual work. We're committed to offering flexible working arrangements, particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities. If you're passionate about sustainable transport, apply now to play your critical part in shaping Australia's electric vehicle industry. https://lnkd.in/g5nMzQdf

The May edition of the EVC Vehicle Sales Report now includes the sales figures for Tesla, Polestar and MG (BEV & PHEV only) vehicles from January 2024 – May 2024. If you haven't already heard, the EVC Vehicle Sales Report is a free, monthly report of vehicles delivered in Australia. Register to receive your copy here: https://lnkd.in/gSWyXmsY We strongly encourage the Federal Government to establish a public vehicle sales dashboard as a free source of data to inform policy, planning and research.  This report has been developed as an interim solution and will continue to be expanded and improved on in time. We welcome feedback from our subscribers as part of this ongoing development process.   Please note that all car brands are welcome to provide their data for this free, public report on a non-exclusive basis. Ultimately, our aim is for Australian vehicle sales data to be publicly available, and we welcome the support of more OEMs in achieving this goal. For any OEMs looking to participate in providing data for this monthly report, please reach out to us at report@evc.org.au to express your interest.

Congratulations to IKEA Australia on this major commitment to decarbonising #electric #trucks in Australia! Freight is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Australia, and there is a need for supportive government policy at both the federal and state/territory levels to accelerate the transition to low and zero-emission vehicles. As demonstrated by IKEA's significant investment in electric truck charging infrastructure across the country, industry is ready, willing and able to start making the switch but we must get those policy settings right.

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of Behyad Jafari as the CEO and Samantha Johnson as Interim CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council. Mr Jafari has led the EVC over the past eight years, which have marked a tremendous amount of change for the Australian EV industry. “I am hugely proud of the historic outcomes our members and our team of experts have achieved to support our mission of accelerating the electrification of Australian transport,” Mr Jafari said. “A sustainable and prosperous Australia requires an electric fleet and we are now established on that path. Seeing New Vehicle Efficiency Standards passed into law represented a major milestone for our industry, and I think it also created  a natural time for me to step aside and let another leader continue to build the EVC and the industry into the future. “We now have an incredible team of leaders and experts at the EVC so I’m very comfortable leaving knowing the sector is in good hands.” Mr Jafari also thanked Ms Johnson for taking on the role of Interim CEO. “I’m thrilled we have been able to attract a senior executive of Samantha’s experience and ability,” Mr Jafari said. “Samantha is one of only a few executives with experience in launching an automotive brand in Australia. “As Interim CEO, Samantha takes on the temporary role focused on working with the team and our members in refreshing the organisation, strategy and member value proposition of the EVC, as well as recruiting a permanent CEO.” Mr Jafari will continue to serve the EVC as an Adviser, supporting Ms Johnson in the transition until 31 July 2024.

We are pleased to announce that Chau Le has been appointed as the Chair of the Electric Vehicle Council's Board of Directors. Chau has been a Director of the EVC since 2021 and currently serves as the General Manager of E-mobility, having previously held the position of GM of Strategy at Origin Energy. As a prominent figure in the EV industry, Chau brings exceptional business intelligence, strategic insight, and governance expertise to the EVC. With the ongoing growth and success of the EV industry in Australia, Chau is the ideal leader to guide the EVC in continuing its leadership and representation of the sector in the years ahead.

Exciting news for ACT businesses considering transitioning their fleets to electric! The Business Electric Vehicle Charger Pilot is assisting eligible businesses based in the ACT that operate or subcontract fleet vehicles with rebates of up to 50% of the cost (capped at $3,000 excluding GST) for the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure on their premises. This initiative not only supports the transition to cleaner transportation but also ensures that your EVs have the necessary equipment to seamlessly recharge. If your business is ready to lead by making the switch to EVs, head to: https://bit.ly/4dvRfIb