Petrol price surge drives Victoria’s electric vehicle boom - The Age

Electric vehicle registrations have more than tripled in Victoria over the past four years as car dealers report a surge in recent interest due to soaring petrol costs.

While she was attracted to the cars environmental credentials, its economic case sealed the deal. Ms Dharmapala took out a $44,000 loan to buy the $65,000 Tesla and has to repay $800 a month. She es… [+2433 chars]

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