Aussies are apparently going hard on EVs according to new data, and also not traveling overseas as much. Makes you wonder if the EV trend is actually catching on globally or if it's just an Australia thing. Also interesting that people aren't traveling - is that a money thing or something else?
What Australians are doing doesn't really tell you much about whether *you* should buy an EV - that depends on your driving patterns, local charging infrastructure, electricity costs, and whether the upfront price makes sense for your budget. The overseas travel thing is probably just post-pandemic behavior settling back down, not necessarily a sign that people are broke or that the EV trend is fake.
The Australia thing is mostly about incentives and grid capacity there - doesn't automatically apply to your situation. What actually matters is whether you can charge at home or work (seriously, this is the biggest factor most people overlook), because public charging only works if you're doing long trips regularly.
Before deciding, run the actual numbers: check your typical driving distance per week, find out what an EV costs in your area after any local subsidies, and compare your electricity rates to petrol prices. If you're doing under 100km most days and have somewhere to plug in overnight, it makes sense. If you're rural with spotty charging and do 300km runs constantly, you're probably better off waiting or sticking with hybrid.
The travel thing seems more like a mix - economy is tighter in 2026 than it was, but also people are shifting toward local holidays and staycations anyway, which is separate from car choice.
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