AEVA ACT

25/06/2026

Sometimes we hear of people considering getting an EV who end up with a hybrid of some sort. Perhaps they were a bit anxious themselves and got talked out an EV by a car sales person or perhaps they have a reluctant partner and a hybrid seemed like a reasonable, responsible compromise.
Despite the click-baity image, this video calmly presents robust research that shows that hybrids are barely better and occasionally worse than the combustion vehicles they purport to improve on.

Hybrid cars have long been marketed as the sensible halfway house b...

22/06/2026

Thank you to volunteers for braving the cold and dark to set up our information stall ahead of the Jamison Trash & Treasure markets.
Vehicle to load from the car behind the marquee provided power for a heater within the marquee to make things a little warmer.

19/06/2026

You are invited to an AEVA social event to celebrate 5 percent EVs in the ACT!

Although AEVA has been running since 1973, the ACT branch was only formally created in 2008. In those 18 years, we have been working hard to raise awareness of electric vehicles in Canberra and promote government policies to make them happen faster. Consequently, the ACT has always led Australia in EV adoption.

When EVs reached 20% of new car sales a few years ago, we joked the Canberra was becoming "Little Norway".

We're finally at the point where it feels unstoppable. Almost 40% of new car sales and one in 20 registered vehicles is now a battery electric vehicle.

Come and celebrate this milestone with other AEVA members at the Piallago Bakesmith cafe in Piallago on Sunday 5 July at 11am. You can buy coffee, pastries, brunch or lunch. There is a menu available on the cafe's website.

Registrations are essential to manage numbers. Please register at https://aeva.asn.au/events/1428/ by Friday 26 June.

The ACT is the first jurisdiction in Australia to have 5 percent of its vehicle fleeting being battery electric vehicles. Come and celebrate the hard work of AEVA ACT since 2008 to make EVs mainstream! AEVA members, family and friends

11/06/2026

It is now possible to buy an EV with a low interest loan and cover the cost with fuel savings:

ACT expands size of its low interest loan scheme for electric vehicles and home appliances, and has also included electric cargo bikes.

05/06/2026

Excellent work here by teams of AEVA volunteers from NSW, the ACT and Victoria who came out to audit the chargers on sections of the Hume Highway last Sunday so that long weekend travellers can have confidence that things are working well. Over 200 plugs at 45 sites between Sydney and Melbourne were checked. Various minor problems were found but importantly only about 6% of plugs were not working and every site had at least one working charger.

An audit of electric vehicle chargers along Australia's busiest highway has found most are working as intended - as EV…

03/06/2026

AEVA ACT welcomes the announcement today that the ACT's Sustainable Household Scheme has been extended to cover electric cargo bikes. This low interest loan scheme's cap has been increased to $20K for new participants and can also be used to cover new and used electric cars (as well as other things such as insulation, home electrification etc).
For many people, an electric cargo bike can substitute for a car, with great cost savings and reduced pollution and congestion.
With recent price reductions for new and used electric cars, the low interest loan over 10 years could cover most or all of the cost of an electric car, and the cost of the loan could be covered by the savings in fuel costs.

Australian Capital Territory Branch - Support our workWe would welcome your membership of AEVA. Under 25s can join for free! Once you are a member you'll get regular email newsletters and access to other member benefits like discounted EV car hire, access to our equipment library, our 1300 member he...

25/05/2026

https://thedriven.io/2026/05/25/which-are-the-most-ev-friendly-capital-cities-in-australia-the-answer-may-surprise/

The national capital rates as the country’s most EV friendly city, but the uptake of electric vehicles is surprisingly low in the one with the cleanest and cheapest charging rates.

17/05/2026

Interest in our All About EVs workshops for new and prospective EV drivers has picked up lately so we will try running them a little more frequently.
This time we are also trying a Sunday (June 21st) for a change but still 2PM till 4PM.
Free for AEVA members, otherwise $22. We cover all the basics from home charging to tips and tricks to ensure your first long road trip goes smoothly.

The Australian Electric Vehicle Association presents this hands-on course for new and prospective EV owners. The course provides a basic introduction to owning, driving and charging an EV. AEVA members can attend an All About EVs workshop for free (select

03/05/2026

Rain held off today for AEVA ACT's second 'Charge Up' event. Lots of good conversations and demonstrations were had with people keen to learn more about EVs and charging. Thanks to charge point operator, Exploren, and The Mint for their support. Tea and Espresso coffee and fruit toast were provided via 'vehicle to loaf'.

22/04/2026

Thinking of buying an EV and have questions? AEVA's next All About EVs workshop is on 16th May. We cover all the basics from home charging to planning a trouble-free road trip in a 2-hour on-line workshop for new and prospective EV drivers.

Note that we have gone national now and our last workshop was well attended from all around Australia. https://aeva.asn.au/events/1297/