Car industry
Alternative labels
Automobile industry and trade
Mitsubishi Motors
Report
Global EV outlook 2025
This outlook reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world, assessing trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and charging infrastructure. It considers recent policy developments and industry strategies shaping the outlook in different markets. The report is accompanied by an online tool allowing users to explore policy measures worldwide.
Report
Shifting gears: an economic geography analysis of Australia's downstream automotive sector
This report examines the restructuring of Australia's automotive sector from domestic manufacturing to a post-production, import-based market. It identifies the significant contribution of aftermarket automotive sales and services to the economy and flags the risk of a growing skills shortage as the market turns increasingly to electric vehicles.
Report
State of electric vehicles 2024
An annual assessment of Australian federal, state and territory government performance regarding electric vehicle (EV) policy and updates on sales, availability and charging infrastructure. This report highlights the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard as a significant milestone and encourages the development of nationally consistent policies to further accelerate EV adoption.
Working paper
The barriers and potential enablers of electric vehicle uptake in Australia
Electric vehicles will play an important role in the transition to net zero. This working paper outlines findings from a recent survey of 2000 Australians, which sought to better understand the barriers and enablers for Australians to switch from vehicles with an internal combustion engine to electric vehicles.
Briefing paper
Race to zero emissions: who's the cleanest of them all?
As the Australian government develops its National Electric Vehicle Strategy and considers introducing fuel efficiency standards, the Climate Council has taken a look under the hood to find out where top selling car makers rank in the race to zero emissions.