Sustainability and circularity go hand in hand
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As one of Australia’ s leading markets for used electric vehicles, Pickles has a front row seat to watch the roll out of greener cars. As both buyers and sellers turn towards electric and hybrid vehicle models, the future of fleet management is looking electric.
Pickles has been in operation since 1964, and has watched Australia ' s thriving circular economy evolve significantly over the past 60 + years. With such a long history of selling used vehicles, the transition in consumer demand towards greener cars has been an exciting development to watch.
It’ s a changing world, so learning to adapt isn’ t new for Pickles but the introduction of used electric and hybrid model cars is the first truly new frontier the motor vehicle industry has faced in recent memory. As seen from Pickles data of EV web page visits comparing May 2025 to May 2026 results, the clear escalation in consumer interest is apparent.
Being at the forefront of a burgeoning industry can be a difficult task, as the expertise that buyers and sellers are seeking is developing alongside the newly created segment. To combat the need for expertise in the sector, Pickles has invested heavily in a range of tools and resources that help service all players in the marketplace. By supporting the development of industryleading tools, the used EV industry will continue on its path to exponential growth. The tools Pickles has spent the last few years developing have been created in direct response to buyers’ biggest questions; How do I know the car’ s condition and battery health? How can I make a cost-effective switch to a greener vehicle?
To create trust in this budding segment of used cars, Pickles created solutions for the biggest buyer pain points. The number one question buyers have about used EVs is regarding the state of the battery. This is one of the most important details regarding an electric vehicle and to answer it, Pickles rolled out Australianfirst State of Health( SOH) EV battery testing certificates for used EVs. Transparency regarding battery health remains a crucial point of concern for buyers, with many wary about the potential cost of a replacement. That’ s why Pickles provides a full range of information for buyers, including:
• Certificates during the online viewing period to assist buyers to choose between EVs
• 2 x Battery State of Health scores to review and compare between vehicles
• Battery tests run nationwide across Pickles motor vehicle branches
• Certificates for the majority of used EVs available
• Kilometre ranges based on real world usage
Circularity and sustainability are two core proponents of Pickles’ business ethos, with both going hand in hand. Circularity is the best practice to ensure maximised use of everything that already exists, which positively contributes to sustainability in Australia by way of reducing the amount of time, money, and resources required
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