EVs are still too expensive for most Australians - so why are some carmakers and the Coalition standing in the way | Adam Morton

We are buying more electric and plug-in hybrid cars - 8.5% of all new sales last year - and no one's weekend has ended. But that's barely half of the global sales proportionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe number of electric vehicles sold in Australia is increasing, but let's be blunt: battery power cars are still unattainable for most people. Most models are expensive, and there are often long waiting lists.Nearly 100,000 EVs and plug-in hybrid cars were sold across the country last year - 8.5% of all new sales. The good news is it was more than double the figure the previous year, and no one's weekend ended as a result. But it was still barely half of the global sales proportion of 15.8%. In climate terms, we're not pulling our weight.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...