AEVA ACT

27/08/2026

The Australian Electric Vehicle Association presents a webinar exploring how novated leasing works and why it has become one of the most cost-effective ways for Australians to finance an electric vehicle. We’ll cover the key tax benefits available through a novated lease, how running costs can be bundled into one convenient payment, and what to consider when choosing an EV. Whether you’re new to novated leasing or looking to maximise the benefits of your next electric vehicle, this session will provide practical insights and answer your questions.
Free for AEVA members or $16.50 for non-members.
Thu, Sept. 24, 2026, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. (GMT+1000) Australia/Sydney

Join Mahir Samsam and Aaron White from Paywise Novated Leasing where well explore how novated leasing works and why it has become one of the most cost-effective ways for Australians to finance an electric vehicle. Well cover the key tax

23/07/2026

The next All About EVs on-line workshop is on 16th August. Due to demand and now going national, AEVA is running them monthly. Past participants have provided very positive feedback. We cover all the basics for new and prospective EV drivers, from home charging to planning a long road-trip.

22/07/2026

By popular demand, AEVA ACT now has a merch store hosted on Redbubble. You can buy a range of items (hats, t-shirts, stickers, tote bags) with AEVA logos on them to proudly let everyone know about AEVA! You buy direct from Redbubble and items are shipped directly to you.

AEVA-ACT is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

06/07/2026

ACT AEVA members celebrating the ACT car fleet reaching 5% electric this week. Just six years ago there were 400 BEVs in Canberra. Now it is over 17,000, which is 1 in 20 of all cars.

06/07/2026

The next All About EVs workshop is on 19th July. https://aeva.asn.au/events/1429/
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association presents this 2 hour, on-line 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 the free ticket option). Otherwise, $22.
Course outline
EV basics: the similarities and differences between EVs and combustion cars
Charging your EV: for travel around your local area
Charging your EV: for distance touring
The EV driving experience (noise, acceleration, regenerative breaking, charging apps, charging etiquette)
Plenty of time for questions

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

05/07/2026

Road Users Charges are often discussed in the context of increasing uptake of EVs and declining fuel excise. Here is a discussion on the topic by Dr. Chris Jones, former national president of The Australian Electric Vehicle Association. https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/07/how-to-pay-for-using-our-roads/

05/07/2026

We have received a request to distribute this survey about EV charging preferences:

As electric vehicles (EVs) become a mainstream choice for Australians, charging infrastructure needs to evolve to match driver expectations. Whether you already drive an EV or are considering one for the future, your feedback is critical in shaping where and how future charging stations are built.Th...

02/07/2026

One in 20 cars on the ACT roads are now BEVs. In the last month, 43% of sales were BEVs, 55% if you count any car with a charge port, BEVs and PHEVs.

One in every 20 light vehicles registered in the ACT is now battery electric, according to ACT Government data cited by the Australian Electric Vehicle Association.

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.