Nov 24, 2025
In this episode, Jack and Robert are on the ground at
Everything Electric Melbourne, sharing their first-hand impressions
of Australia’s rapidly accelerating shift to electric vehicles and
clean energy. It’s a super informal chat live on stage about what’s
happening down under—and why the progress here is giving Robert
plenty of reasons to feel just a *little* jealous!
They dive into: Catching Up Fast– Australia may have started its EV
journey later than some countries, but it’s now picking up speed
fast, with cities like Brisbane leading the charge.
The Affordability Advantage – Australian buyers skipped the
early, overpriced EV era. With models like the BYD Atto 3 and
Dolphin arriving at genuinely affordable prices, the market is
changing quicker than many expected.
Solar Superpower & V2G Potential*– With world-leading rooftop
solar, running an EV in Australia is already incredibly cheap. And
with vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your future car might not
just drive you—it could pay you.
EV Market Plateau & Persistent FUD – Why is national EV market
share seemingly stuck around 10–11%? They discuss the influence of
oil-backed pressure campaigns, myths about charging and batteries,
and how media narratives slow adoption.
The Next Big Policy Debate– How should governments replace
fuel tax revenue as EVs become the norm? And what lessons could
Australia take from Norway’s wildly successful tax incentives? 0:00
- Introduction from Everything Electric Melbourne
1:01 - An enjoyable show (squeaky bum time!)
2:03 - Observations on the Australian EV
Transition
4:19 - Why Australia is moving quickly:
Affordability
5:19 - The Solar Advantage & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
8:50 - Jack's Verdict on Tesla Full Self-Driving
(FSD)
10:33 - Q&A Begins
14:09 - Why is the EV market stuck at 10-11%?
16:16 - The importance of the Used EV Market
26:57 - The Mileage Charge/Fuel Tax Problem
31:38 - Weighing up a Weight Tax for Cars
Why not come and
join us at our next Everything Electric expo:
www.everythingelectric.show
