43% of electric vehicle sales in Australia's outer metropolitan suburbs, driven by cost savings and weekend trip potential.

Electric car adoption has surged in Australia's outer metropolitan suburbs, accounting for 43% of all electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed by inner-city areas with 39%. The trend is attributed to cost savings from reduced fuel costs and potential for weekend trips. Electric vehicle uptake is particularly strong in middle-income outer suburbs, as suburban buyers seek to reduce fuel costs and avoid high expenses of foreign oil and regular vehicle maintenance.

March 10, 2024
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