Hybrids Vs PHEVs vs All Electric, page-1631

EVs from the top down:

Trade:
(a) Reduces Aus import bill by $30 Billion P/A
(b) although new EVs are 25% more expensive
on average, this price difference can be offset
by allowing Used Japanese EVs in lieu of new
EV imports

Environment and health (clean air)
(a) drastically reduce Aus transport CO2 and NOX emissions

So in summary, both from macro-economic and environmental/
health points of view; it a no brainer

PS: Two mega residential developments in my suburb have
planned for 12 and 6 communal EVs respectively with fast
charging from rooftop solar panels.