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The transport world is changing rapidly, with star performer Norway selling just 45 fossil-

fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92

per cent.

Closer to home, many Noosa locals will have seen Vivien Griffin’s distinctive, teal Hyundai

Kona around our streets and close to our waterways. It’s the one with the words ‘100%

electric’ proudly embossed on the side and it often has her kayak strapped on top. “I had the

signage added because I wanted people to know that there were more types of EVs than

just Teslas”, she said, “and to come up and ask questions.”

Compared to when Vivien bought her car, there are now more than 70 different EV models

available in Australia, catering to all budgets, with another 30 on their way. There are four

models available for under $40 000 (before on-road costs). For example, the GWM Ora

Standard Range hatchback has now joined the under $40,000 mark - astonishing value for

an EV with more than 400km range. Cost is also helped by the Queensland Government’s

$6000 rebate. You can read the full edition