Tag: Behyad Jafari

Behyad Jafari, the inaugural chief executive of the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), announced today that he will be stepping down from his role.

Australia has witnessed a significant leap into the era of electric transport in 2023, marked by rapid growth in both EV sales and charging infrastructure, as revealed in the Australian Electric Vehicle Industry Recap 2023 released today.

The Electric Vehicle Council has applauded the Australian federal government for propelling the nation into the international mainstream by initiating New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), promising enhanced options and reduced fuel expenses for Australian drivers.

The Electric Vehicle Council has published its annual State of Electric Vehicles report, revealing that while EV sales are expected to more than double in 2023, Australia will continue to trail behind comparable nations in terms of customer choice unless critical legislative reform is implemented.

Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari, on new research from economics advisory firm Mandala Partners, said a well-designed new vehicle efficiency standard (NVES) is crucial to putting an end to Australia's reputation dumping ground for out-of-date, high-emission vehicles. 

Australia's role as the world's dumping ground for outdated, high-emission vehicles will be reinforced if the Albanese Government does not act quickly to catch up with new fuel efficiency regulations as announced by the Biden Administration today, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.

The Government of New South Wales’ pledge to install 30,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2026 solidifies the state's position as one of the best places in Australia to own and drive an EV, the Electric Vehicle Council said Monday. 

Over 100 companies and organisations have called for a push to get 1 million electric cars on Australian roads by 2027. 

Media Release by Electric Vehicle Council Australia’s largest ever survey of electric vehicle owners has found Tesla drivers are travelling the same average kilometres a...