DATA SOURCES

Source, date and scope — shown.

AU reference profile v1.0, last verified 17 August 2026. It is a transparent starting profile, not a live feed, personal quote or Australia-wide price claim.

Annual distance — 11,100 km

ABS 2019–20 average for Australian passenger vehicles. This is a national historic benchmark, not an EV-only average. View source ↗

Home charging share — 80%

Australian Government guidance says around 80% of reported EV charging occurs at home. View source ↗

Home electricity — 33.14 c/kWh

AER 2026–27 Ausgrid residential flat-rate Default Market Offer cap. It is a NSW standing-offer reference, not an Australia-wide average or a recommended plan. View source ↗

Petrol — 163.9 c/L

ACCC five-largest-capital-cities daily average on 17 June 2026. Petrol prices can change sharply by city and week. View source ↗

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