Rochedale South has been named in the top 10 suburbs with the highest electric vehicle uptake in the state.
The Australian Automobile Association’s latest index report shows the amount of electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Rochedale South and Rochedale has increased by 148 in two years.
In 2021 the amount was 27 EV registrations – now, it’s 175.
This increase also pushes the 4123 postcode into the top 20 areas in the state with the most electric vehicles.
RACQ’s head of public policy Dr Michael Kane said there were a number of factors driving the uptake, including an influx of new electric vehicle models on the market that has driven prices down through competition.
“More recently we’ve seen state government rebates increased for new EV purchases, and in January 2023 the federal government brought in Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions on novated leasing for EVs,” Dr Kane said.
“These things will continue to make EVs more affordable for motorists who want to drive cleaner and safer cars.”
And although he said EV ownership would continue to trend upwards, Dr Kane said there was “no doubt range anxiety is still a big deterrent for many Queenslanders considering an EV”.
“… and we must address this to ensure a smooth transition to cleaner transport,” he said.
“The Queensland Government co-funding program is set to see 46 charging sites across more than 30 mostly regional locations up and running by the end of 2024.”
