Australia's second biggest electric car brand BYD will open another 30 retail stores and more service centres in the nation as part of a push to overtake leading vehicle makers.
Research by Mandala into the cost of electric vehicles found introducing a fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could deliver yearly savings of $1200 for electric vehicle owners or $10,000 over the life of a vehicle.
The plans focus on private sector partnerships to boost electric vehicle adoption. While some business owners welcome the move, others say more should be done.
