Australia Lags Far behind Other Developed Economies such as Europe in Electric Cars and Hoping to Catch up

Only 3.8% of cars sold in Australia last year were electric, lagging far behind other developed economies such as the UK and Europe. Electric vehicles accounted for 15% and 17% respectively of total auto sales in the UK and Europe.

Australia said on April 19 that the country will introduce new vehicle emission standards to promote the popularity of electric vehicles. The country hopes to catch up with other developed economies in terms of the popularity of electric vehicles.