Good luck finding a charging station for your EV

April 21, 2026 — 4:33pm

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The Iran war has inadvertently driven electric vehicles onto centre stage and swept away many of the fears that kept the technology a fringe interest and most Australian motorists loyal to petrol and diesel.

However, there are not enough charging stations to meet current demand, let alone the expected massive uptick in EV sales if manufacturers can deliver product to Australia.

The global surge in fuel prices has prompted a rush of interest in the electric vehicle market, with EV makers and dealers reporting a huge increase in customer inquiries. Sales climbed by 50 per cent in March, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, and EV rentals........

© The Sydney Morning Herald