18/05/2026
Dean Postlethwaite, managing director at Sydney EV Chargers, says the rapid expansion of Australia’s fast charging network is changing behaviour. “Ultra-rapid DC chargers [between 150kW and 350kW of power] are becoming far more common along major corridors and in metro areas. This means drivers are shifting from ‘charge when necessary’ to ‘charge when convenient’, which is a key mindset change,”
“The conversation is shifting. Range anxiety used to be the first question, now it’s more about charging speed, convenience and integration with the home or business,”
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/09/australia-ev-electric-vehicle-car-charging