ev australia 2023 Page 57

In 2023, Australia finally stopped side‑eyeing EVs and started buying them, with battery‑electrics taking about 7% of new car sales. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 did much of the heavy lifting, while other brands quietly filled in the gaps from budget runabouts to luxury land‑yachts. Fast‑charging sites multiplied, and salary‑sacrifice novated leases with FBT perks made the spreadsheet crowd positively giddy. State incentives varied (and sometimes shifted), so the smart play was to check the fine print before signing. Shopping used? Prioritise battery health, charging history, and DC fast‑charge capability—then browse Tradingpost for options that won’t ambush your power bill.