TRPI volunteer Mary Whelan demonstrates a home EV charger – compact, safe and suitable for most residential properties. By Celia Whelan
SALES of EVs are surging, thanks to the fuel shortage resulting from war in the Middle East.
Battery electric vehicles accounted for a record 15.4% of new light vehicle sales in Victoria in March 2026, 86 per cent higher than a year earlier.
If you’ve been curious about EVs but aren’t sure where to start, Totally Renewable Phillip Island (TRPI) is hosting a free community information session at the Phillip Island RSL on Saturday - and it’s nothing like visiting a car dealership.
SALES of EVs are surging, thanks to the fuel shortage resulting from war in the Middle East.
Battery electric vehicles accounted for a record 15.4% of new light vehicle sales in Victoria in March 2026, 86 per cent higher than a year earlier.
If you’ve been curious about EVs but aren’t sure where to start, Totally Renewable Phillip Island (TRPI) is hosting a free community information session at the Phillip Island RSL on Saturday - and it’s nothing like visiting a car dealership.
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Rather than a sales pitch or a formal presentation, the session brings together a panel of local EV owners with a range of makes, models and budgets. They’re happy to answer the questions you actually want to ask.
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Saturday, May 2, 10am EV community information session: Phillip Island RSL. Free to attend. Register at Humantix. |
“We know people have questions about EVs – running costs, charging at home, range anxiety – and the best people to answer those questions are locals who are already driving one.” |
The session kicks off at 10am with a few warm-up questions to get the conversation going, before opening to the floor for an open Q&A.
| After the session, attendees are welcome to head outside and take a look at the EVs up close – a rare chance to see a range of models side by side – before the option of staying for lunch. This is the first in a series of three free community energy sessions TRPI is delivering in 2026, designed to help Phillip Island residents understand their options and take practical steps towards reducing household energy costs. TRPI thanks the Phillip Island RSL for hosting the event and supporting the local community. Celia Whelan is a member of Totally Renewable Phillip Island (TRPI), a community-led organisation working toward 100% renewable energy on Phillip Island by 2030. |  This home EV charger was relocated from a private residence to a local retirement village, helping older residents access the benefits of EV charging in their own community. |