Powering the EV transition: UNSW experts to address NSW inquiry

UNSW Sydney

Two leading UNSW energy experts will speak at the NSW Government inquiry into electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure on Monday, offering informed advice on how to incentivise the uptake of EVs, improve charging options and reduce barriers for the electric transition.

Dani Alexander, CEO of the UNSW Energy Institute and Mark Twidell, Industry Professor of Practice at UNSW and former Director of Energy Programs at Tesla, will provide expert evidence as the state targets 52% of new car sales to be electric by 2030–31. Last year, it was just 10%

EV drivers currently have access to around 3,200 public chargers across NSW. In 2021, the NSW Government committed almost $500 million to support the EV shift, but challenges remain.

The inquiry is examining:

• gaps in existing EV infrastructure
• how to future-proof networks for freight and regional transport
• funding and responsibility for charger rollout
• opportunities for alternative energy sources
• support for workers affected by the transition to EVs.

The hearing will be broadcast live on the NSW Parliament's website.

Interviews available on request. Please contact:

Ashleigh Steele

Communications Officer, UNSW Sydney

0421 308 805

[email protected]