GEELONG Sustainability has its sights on helping the community achieve a low-carbon future, with the launch of the region\u2019s first second-hand electric vehicle bulk-buy project.<\/p>\n
GS president Vicki Perrett said the community group had joined forces with The Good Car Company to introduce affordable electric vehicles and give people the chance to try before they buy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bulk buy project will enable people to get into a low mileage electric vehicle at an affordable entry price,\u201d Ms Perrett said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Good Car Company is partnering with us because of the enormous pent-up demand we see for EVs.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lack of understanding about them and their price and capabilities have been a barrier to uptake.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Good Car Company has delivered almost 200 vehicles through similar bulk buy projects elsewhere in Victoria, in the ACT and in Tasmania.\u201d<\/p>\n
As part of a wider electric vehicle push, a series of events are planned including a launch this week at The Gordon TAFE that will also be streamed online.<\/p>\n
A Show and Shine will then provide an opportunity for residents interested in jumping behind the wheel of an EV to book a test drive.<\/p>\n