AGL has welcomed the EV initiatives announced by the NSW government which will help NSW road users make the switch to EVs.

“Electric vehicles will play an important role in achieving the energy transition, providing new job opportunities and helping meet the NSW Governments target of net zero emissions by 2050,” AGL interim managing director and chief executive Graeme Hunt says.

“Facilitating the roll-out of electric vehicles and investing in the infrastructure needed to support their use is an important step in electric vehicles becoming a bigger part of Australian life.

“As Australia’s largest energy retailer and generator, we will play an important role in powering the vehicles of the future, contributing towards the decarbonisation of Australia’s transport sector.”

AGL adds that it has expanded its EV subscription service which was the first in the marker and offers carbon neutral options.

“In 2020, we also became the first Australian signatory to the EV100, committing to transition our fleet by 2030,” Graeme adds.

“The uptake and integration of electric vehicles in the Australian market will be influenced by initiatives that facilitate consumer access and developing technical insights to inform regulatory design.

“We want to see Australians driving their way to a more sustainable future and any government support helps our ambition to create a better, cleaner tomorrow for us all.”