Although electric vehicles have experienced substantial growth, a major deterrent to their usage is the length of time it takes to recharge the vehicle. With the aim of shortening the charging process and catering to drivers with ‘range anxiety’, manufacturers have introduced 800V systems.

A report finds that in 2019, sales of electric vehicles tripled in Australia, despite a lack of support from the government for the eco-friendly vehicle industry. Even without incentives, Australians are eager for greener alternatives for getting around and want better regulations to support them.

An increasing sense of emergency around climate change is seeing people’s interest in electric vehicles pique. Yet while more EVs than ever are hitting the market, ranging from e-scooters to luxury cruisers, some obstacles to adoption remain.

With the need for drastic climate action more apparent than ever, people’s lifestyles choices are coming under intense scrutiny. Is it possible to live in comfort and luxury in a way that minimises harm to the planet? Proponents of ‘hedonistic sustainability’ believe it can be done.