Exclusive: The Electric Vehicle Council Admits its Mistake in Not Communicating the PHEV Policy Shift

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Exclusive: The Electric Vehicle Council Admits its Mistake in Not Communicating the PHEV Policy Shift

The Electric Vehicle Council responds to The AutoExec's PHEV questions

The Electric Vehicle Council has acknowledged it failed to explain a dramatic messaging shift on plug-in hybrid vehicles — but insists the reasoning behind the change is sound, even if it wasn't articulated when it mattered.

In response to questions from The AutoExec about the organisation's apparent about-face on PHEVs, The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) Head of Legal, Policy and Advocacy, Aman Gaur, conceded the oversight. "That's a very fair point...

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Mike Sinclair has been testing and writing about cars, motorcycles and more for over 30 years. He was a key executive team member when ACP Media and Carsales formed Australia's leading automotive, industrial, marine and motorcycle online network in the 2000s, and the driving force behind the launch of motoring.com.au. For two decades, Mike led the large multimedia and editorial team at Carsales, and all PR and corporate communications. Mike now consults with a number of key brands on a range of automotive and powersports opportunities.

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Gary Buck on 27 November 2025 at 10:34

well done in keeping them honest – all parties in this messy world need more transparency
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