Ross De Rango, from the Electric Vehicle Council explains the challenges and solutions for installing EV chargers in apartment buildings while addressing common misconceptions about EV fire safety and implementation costs.

• Electric Vehicle Council works on policy advocacy, industry development, and facilitating connections between stakeholders
• About 10.5% of Australians (2.6 million people) live in approximately 1.2 million apartment dwellings
• Apartment EV charging faces unique challenges including common property issues and electrical capacity limitations
• Approval processes vary by state with different voting thresholds (50% in NSW, 75% in Queensland and Victoria)
• Solutions range from simple power points ($4,000 for eight parking bays) to comprehensive building-wide systems
• EVs are far less likely to catch fire than petrol/diesel vehicles, with Fire Rescue NSW responding to seven vehicle fires daily
• Apartment buildings that don't support EV charging will likely see reduced property values and rental yields
• Vehicle-to-grid technology will allow EVs to support the energy grid and help phase out fossil fuel power plants
• By 2030, electric vehicles will likely represent 10-15% of vehicles on Australian roads

Find out more at solarchoice.net.au and stay tuned for our next episode in two weeks.

Ed Harvey, founder of Evnex, joins the EV Charging Podcast to share his journey in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. From an early passion for sustainability to building one of New Zealand’s most trusted home EV charging brands, Ed discusses the challenges, innovations, and future of smart EV charging in Australia and beyond.

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Whether you're an industry professional, business leader, or EV enthusiast, this podcast delivers essential insights into the future of sustainable transport, energy solutions, and business innovation.

Key Takeaways from the Conversation:

1. From Farm to Founder – How Ed’s upbringing on a sheep and beef farm shaped his vision for sustainable transport.
2. Early Challenges & First Sale – The struggle of developing a smart EV charger from scratch and getting the first customer.
3. Evnex’s Sustainable Edge – Why Evnex prioritizes sustainable materials and cutting-edge smart charging tech.
4. Expansion into Australia – What it takes to scale a New Zealand-born startup in a competitive market.
5. The Future of Home Charging – How smart chargers will integrate with the grid, renewables, and energy retailers.