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One EV sold every 100 seconds: More electric cars to hit Australia’s roads

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First reported by The Age · 30 September at 12:09 pm

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The quick read

One EV is sold every 100 seconds in Australia.
Cheaper models and soaring fuel prices are driving the surge in EV sales.
The industry has reached a decisive tipping point, with EVs becoming increasingly mainstream.
Dealers need to adapt their sales strategies to meet the growing demand for EVs.

For dealers: Australian dealers need to be prepared to respond to the growing demand for EVs, with cheaper models and soaring fuel prices driving sales and triggering a decisive tipping point for the industry.

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The ADME angle

The electric vehicle market has reached a critical mass, with one EV sold every 100 seconds, and this pace is likely to continue as cheaper models become available, putting pressure on dealers to adapt their sales strategies to meet the growing demand for EVs.

Cheaper Models Drive Demand

Cheaper EV models are driving the surge in sales, and dealers need to be prepared to offer competitive pricing and financing options to attract price-sensitive buyers, who are being drawn to EVs by the rising cost of fuel.

The decisive tipping point reached by the industry means that dealers can no longer afford to treat EVs as a niche product, and must instead integrate them into their mainstream sales operations, with dedicated sales teams and marketing campaigns.

Impact on Showroom Traffic

As more affordable EV models become available, dealers can expect to see an increase in showroom traffic, with buyers seeking to learn more about the benefits and features of EVs, and dealers need to be prepared to provide expert advice and guidance to these potential customers.

Dealers who fail to respond to the growing demand for EVs risk being left behind by their competitors, who are already investing in EV sales and marketing initiatives, and are likely to reap the rewards of this growing market.

Competitive Response

The surge in EV sales is likely to prompt a competitive response from other dealers, who will seek to poach customers from their rivals by offering better deals and more attractive financing options, and dealers need to be prepared to respond quickly to these challenges.

One decisive action a dealer could take this week is to review their EV sales strategy and ensure that they have the right models, pricing, and marketing in place to compete effectively in this growing market.

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