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flag Australia delays EV-ready home wiring rules until 2029, risking higher costs and slower electric vehicle adoption.

flag 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. flag Originally set for 2026, the update is now postponed until mid-2029, with only essential safety measures advancing. flag 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. flag Since 85% of Australians charge EVs at home, building in infrastructure during construction is far cheaper and more efficient. flag Experts say the delay undermines national emissions targets, as transport accounts for 22% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, with passenger vehicles contributing 10%. flag 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.

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