Fuel crisis: Is it time to buy an EV?

Should You Switch to an EV? Fuel shortages, charging costs & best electric cars in Australia The war in Iran and resulting oil shortages are driving petrol and diesel supply anxiety in Australia, while more EVs from Asia, better home charging options, and typical fuel savings of $1200–$2000 per year are boosting interest in electric vehicle sales. This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's managing editor, Vanessa Walker, is joined by motoring contributor Matt Campbell to discuss the pros and cons of buying an EV. Campbell explains the main barriers that held Australians back — price, range anxiety, resale and battery concerns, fit-for-purpose models, and charging infrastructure — then outlines what has changed, including emissions rules, improved plug-in hybrid and EV ranges, and growing price parity. They cover economical charging (EV plans, solar and home batteries), insurance and resale considerations, suggested EV models across sizes, and why faster charging speeds are the next major battleground. 01:38 Why Aussies hesitated 03:14 Policy shifts and better range 05:23 Charging network bottlenecks 08:04 Cheapest ways to charge 09:19 Affordable EV price points 12:07 Must-have features vs gimmicks 13:46 Hidden costs insurance and resale 16:01 Top picks small to large 18:27 Future faster charging tech Links: Matt's Youtube channel Podcast Links: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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