Watch AEVA President James Pickering in conversation with Robert Llewellyn

In an episode of the Everything Electric podcast released on 19 January 2026, AEVA President James Pickering chats with Robert Llewellyn about the current status of the market for EVs in Australia, the recent changes in that market, and the prospects for the future.

The conversation ranged over these topics:

  • James’s personal EV journey
  • The motivation for the founding of AEVA in 1973, and why national fuel security is still important
  • The growing used EV market in Australia
  • How battery health testing is supporting the used EV market
  • Why concerns about battery longevity are outdated
  • The rapid improvement in Australia’s EV charging infrastructure, especially during 2025
  • How Australia has extremely low EV running costs for the many households with rooftop solar
  • The solutions that are emerging for EV owners who lack straightforward home charging capability
  • The DIY enthusiasts who are converting classic ICE cars to electric drive.

Watch the video here.

 

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  • Released: Tuesday, 20th January 2026 08:54 AM
  • Tag(s): National