On this episode of "What’s the Point?", Richard Denniss explains why electric vehicles have surged in popularity, and why EVs should play a central role in energy security.
Mon 10 Aug 2026 16.00 AEST
On this episode of “What’s the Point?”, Richard Denniss explains why electric vehicles have surged in popularity, and why EVs should play a central role in energy security.
Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute
Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point
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With demand for electric vehicles surging, Australians are being urged not to let culture wars over “woke” EVs and “big dumb utes” dictate their choice of car. Australia has recorded its strongest quarter yet in electric vehicle sales, with the latest figures showing sales of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more than doubling, and hybrid sales reaching a record high in the three months to June 30.
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