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The discussion concludes with a quick rundown on Australia's poor standing in global rankings for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The speakers criticize the notion that making cities EV-friendly will inevitably improve adoption, pointing out a fundamental flaw: charging times remain excessive, especially when charging stations are broken or overloaded.
One speaker outright dismisses the idea of cities becoming EV havens, arguing that even with all the upgrades, waiting times for charging remain significantly longer than a quick stop at a petrol station with a V8 engine. The comment about fake EV badges and diesel vehicles highlights the inconvenience and practicality issues surrounding current EV infrastructure.