The future is looking electric How Australia ’ s leading used marketplace is preparing for a new generation of electric fleets
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The future is looking electric and highly profitable . In recent years , Australia ’ s automotive industry has seen a significant shift in consumer behaviour in favour of sustainable and eco-conscious vehicle choices . This transition has impacted every player in the game , with buyers , sellers and marketplaces learning how to navigate the sale of electric vehicles . These changes will shape the future of transportation in Australia and knowing how to manage the next generation of used electric vehicles is a game that Pickles is ahead of .
Rising demand for used electric vehicles
One of the biggest drivers behind EV popularity is the increased consumer awareness of sustainable vehicles and the government incentives that are available to offset the cost of making the big switch . These subsidies have increased demand for electric and hybrid vehicles , with many Australians considering how , why , where and when they ’ ll be able to afford one of these models . And with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard ( NVES ) on the horizon , it ’ s likely we ’ ll see more and more buyers transition to alternative fuel vehicles in Australia in the coming years . The transition for used marketplaces like Pickles has been anticipated for some time , and this has driven the business to adapt and innovate new sales and systems to accommodate the next generation of used EVs , with fleets in the pipeline for many years .
As supply catches up with demand , Australians can expect to see more and more models trickle down into the used market where they become more affordable and more accessible to the everyday buyer . This makes it critical for marketplaces to offer the infrastructure and technology to store and present EVs to potential buyers . This is why Pickles has invested in developing a range of initiatives to host electric and hybrid vehicles , including charging stations , battery health services , and industry-leading condition reports . These EV-specific services help our sellers to trust that their vehicles are appraised and hosted correctly , and help buyers purchase with confidence , creating a marketplace where everybody wins .
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