New EV sales data proves fuel crisis sparks consumer shift | ABC NEWS

Surging fuel prices have seen a record number of Australians turning to electric vehicles.
The latest figures show a 42 per cent rise in EV sales since the war erupted, but experts say some of the households who need help the most are missing out.

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