Australia Lagging Behind New Zealand in Electric Vehicle Uptake Due to Lack of Incentives
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Australia named as potential 'gas guzzler' dumping ground by think tank due to lack of EV incentives compared to NZ.
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NZ market prioritized by brands for EV launches, with cars coming here first before Australia in many cases.
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Australian new car fleet 15% less efficient than NZ's and 40% less than EU's.
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Lack of EV uptake in Australia means NZ supply remains low and prices high, especially for European/American EVs.
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Chinese EV brands dominate sales in both countries due to their more affordable pricing.