JET Charge & Australia's EV Future - CleanTechnica

The article features an interview with Kristian Handberg, Head of Future Business at JET Charge, an Australian company specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and services. Founded in 2013, JET Charge has grown to become a market leader in Australia and New Zealand, offering a comprehensive range of EV charging solutions including hardware sales, installation, maintenance, and software development tailored for local consumers. The company is committed to supporting Australia’s transition to a low-emissions future by decarbonizing the transport sector. Handberg highlights that the Australian EV market is evolving from being dominated by Tesla enthusiasts to a more mainstream audience, with a broader range of vehicle types now available, including utility vehicles (utes), SUVs, and smaller cars. This diversification is driving wider acceptance beyond early adopters to the early majority. Common misconceptions such as range anxiety are diminishing, though concerns about fire risk still linger but are expected to fade as public familiarity grows. Handberg predicts that by 2030, EVs