• IAG analysis flagged rising Australian EV intent, with BEV consideration up to 31% in 2026 from 20% in 2024.
• PHEV consideration rose to 58% from 41%; 17% of Australians still would not consider an EV.
• Key adoption drag remained ownership practicality, led by battery longevity concerns at 59.5%, range at 55.7%, charging time at 53.9%.
• Charging access stayed a constraint, with 49% citing limited public charging; 35% unable to charge at home.
• Used-EV market seen as a growth lever, with 54% open to buying second-hand; 82% backing battery health monitoring and testing.

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