Electric Vehicle Boom Sparks Ban on 40% of Cars for New Drivers

According to Yahoo News Australia, electric vehicle registrations across the country are climbing at an unprecedented rate, with March marking the highest monthly sales tally on record.

However, a new restriction affects young drivers: those holding provisional licences are prohibited from operating 40% of the electric models currently on the market.

Regulators cite the “breathtaking and addictive” acceleration of these vehicles as a safety concern, warning that the instant power can overwhelm inexperienced operators.

Officials hope the measure will encourage safer driving habits while the nation embraces the growing EV revolution.