Electric Vehicles in Tasmania, Australia

From Hobart, Launceston, Devonport to the far corners of Tasmania, battery‑electric vehicle registrations have leapt 288.3% in just two years—rising from 385 in 2021 to 1,495 in 2023 — pushing BEVs to 0.31% of the entire light‑vehicle fleet.

Drivers now share 84 public charging stations—about one plug for every 6,753 residents and only 18 BEVs—dramatically reducing queuing and range anxiety on both city streets and regional highways.

Clean energy is plentiful: 58,943 rooftop PV systems totalling 347,205.7kW deliver 0.612 kW for every resident, or roughly 39.43 solar arrays for each electric car—turning lunchtime sunshine into zero‑cost kilometres after work.

Showroom data confirms the family‑friendly trend: small‑ and medium‑SUVs captured 44.7% of all new‑vehicle deliveries in Q2 2024, highlighting where consumers want their next long‑range EV options.

With a population of 567,239 people, a maturing solar backbone, and a charger network stretching from Hobart to New Norfolk, Tasmania is weaving together an end‑to‑end clean‑transport ecosystem that promises quieter streets, cleaner air, and cheaper commutes for every community.