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Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming a force in the Australian market, not only for new-car buyers but also increasingly as worthy options for those shopping in the used-car market.

Of course, it’s taken decades of experimentation and development to finally make EVs a realistic option for the mass market. If not for a small quirk of fate, we might’ve been driving electric cars from the early part of the twentieth century – the world’s first electric car was made in the 1890s.

A hundred years later, and the tide is turning towards EVs again – and even though Australia lags behind the rest of the world, there is sufficient momentum locally to consider an EV as your next car.

It’s not all cut and dried yet – and there are still financial implications to consider – but if you’re considering an electric car for your next vehicle, you’ll find all the information right here.

Pictured: The upcoming Polestar 3, due in Australia by early 2024.

? EV sales in Australia over the past 12 months

While Australian sales of electric vehicles are growing each month, their relatively high prices means they still hold only a tiny share of the new-car market.

Slow growth is also likely impacted by hesitation driven by range anxiety and battery longevity.

? EV sales vs petrol, diesel and hybrid

Petrol remains the most popular option by far – thanks primarily to the number of affordable models available – but EV sales are showing clear growth.