The EV is an innovative technology that presents a unique opportunity for Queensland to deliver a range of economic, environmental and social benefits. The Queensland Government is embracing innovative transport technology opportunities with The Future is Electric – Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Strategy (The Strategy). This follows the Queensland Government’s recent release of the Queensland Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan and supports the Advancing Climate Action in Queensland: Making the transition to a low-carbon future.

This Strategy outlines sixteen cost-effective programs that the Queensland Government is implementing to start the process of preparing for the transition to EVs in Queensland. Together these programs have been designed to Empower consumers, Enable charging infrastructure, Explore cost-effective programs to support the uptake of EVs, and Envisage what future government action may be required to ensure Queenslanders benefit from this transition. Collectively,these programs aim to:

▸▸ empower consumers to learn about this new technology and to make informed choices

▸▸ increase the uptake of EVs by government, commercial fleets and the community

▸▸ improve EV model availability in Queensland and Australia

▸▸ support the efficient rollout of EV infrastructure and,

▸▸ foster growth in EV technology innovation.

A focus of the strategy is the Queensland Electric Super Highway, a network of fast charging stations allowing EVs to travel from Coolangatta to Cairns and Brisbane to Toowoomba. The Queensland Government and Energy Queensland, in collaboration with local councils and other partners, is rolling out the Queensland Electric Super Highway network – the world’s longest EV superhighway within a single state. The network of fast EV charging stations will initially span from the Cairns region down to South-East Queensland (SEQ), with expansion to other regions in possible future phases. The network will provide EV owners with the ability to drive between major regional centres and eco-tourists the opportunity to travel to many of Queensland’s tourist destinations in a low or zero emissions vehicle. The Queensland Electric Super Highway network has also been identified as an opportunity for development of tourism and transport in Queensland through encouraging low

Source: The Future is Electric – Queensland's Electric Vehicle, by  State of Queensland, used under CC BY4, abstracted from orignial