Manufacturers have to plan 20 years ahead with product plans revised every 5 years and tweaked more often.
Whether we like it or not, China leads the auto world and China is trending strongly towards BEVs and what happens in China doesn't stay in China, IMO.
Our problem with BEVs is threefold at present: -Availibility of charging stations -Price of a new BEV vs ICE. -Small business 100% tax write-off in year of purchase for light commercial ....hence Utes , particularly dial cab , and 4x4s leading the market.
While ICEcles crib about subsities for EVs, the fail to recognise the tax concessions available for a small business buying a $77K dual cab ute ie: $7K GST + $17500 company tax..a total tax concession of $ 24,500..and that Ute may be Mum's taxi.. just have a look at dual cab utes and 4x4 wagons dropping off and picking up kids from school!
This makes economic sense out of the annual new vehicle stats which are dominated by Utes with styleside bodies & 4x4 Wagons.
