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Australia delays EV-ready home wiring rules until 2029, risking higher costs and slower electric vehicle adoption.
Australia’s push for electric vehicle adoption may slow due to a delay in updating the National Construction Code, which would have required new homes with car parks to include EV-ready electrical circuits and outlets.
Originally set for 2026, the update is now postponed until mid-2029, with only essential safety measures advancing.
The Electric Vehicle Council warns the delay will increase retrofitting costs—up to $600 for switchboard upgrades and $350 for higher-powered circuits—making home EV charging more expensive and less convenient.
Since 85% of Australians charge EVs at home, building in infrastructure during construction is far cheaper and more efficient.
Experts say the delay undermines national emissions targets, as transport accounts for 22% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, with passenger vehicles contributing 10%.
While EV purchases may continue, the lack of prepared infrastructure could frustrate buyers and slow progress toward having half of all vehicles electric by 2035.
Australia retrasa las reglas de cableado doméstico listo para EV hasta 2029, arriesgando mayores costos y una adopción más lenta de vehículos eléctricos.