Queensland Household Energy Survey 2025

Electric vehicles

Survey participants who indicated they had an Electric vehicle (EV)/hybrid has remained steady this year (10%, same as in 2024). There are also similar levels of interest in EVs among people in the market for a car/vehicle, with 58% saying they would consider an EV in the future (59% in 2024).

Survey participants in South-East Queensland have the highest incidence of EV ownership in the state (12%), and ownership is also higher among 18-34 year olds (14%), and those with a high household income ($151k or more) (19%).

This year, there has been a notable shift towards controlling EV charging times by adjusting the EV settings (22%, up from 14% in 2024), with HEMS control still being popular (19%, 20% in 2024). In line with this, there has also been an increase in EV users conducting their own research to find the right charging arrangement (46%, up from 40% in 2024). Most EV owners in the survey are open to having their EV charging managed by a third party (66%).

You can use the dropdowns to explore the results of each section in more detail. For most questions you can view the data by location, age group, solar PV ownership and other household characteristics. You can also select the “Trend” button to see how the overall results have changed over time.