Australia lags the world on electric vehicle choice and it's hurting take-up, industry says

Without policies to encourage buyers, new EV models are unlikely to reach Australia, which could be targeted as a dumping ground for petrol cars

Australians considering buying a new electric car have less choice than motorists in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom - and it's throttling the take-up of electric vehicles in the country.

In the UK, consumers can choose from 33 base models. That number grows to 39 in the European Union, while across the Atlantic shoppers are spoilt for choice with 43 models made by 26 different manufacturers for sale.