What’s the point of EVs?

What’s the point of EVs?

August 9, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 7

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Richard Denniss discusses the rise in popularity of electric vehicles and their importance for energy security.

On this episode of  What’s the Point? , Richard Denniss explains why electric vehicles have surged in popularity, and why EVs should play a central role in energy security. Host:  Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute //  @richarddenniss Host:  Anna Chang, Managing Editor,  The Point  //  @annachang Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets. Order  More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia  by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Show notes:   https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260411-an-economists-advice-on-why-ev-range-anxiety-is-overrated Theme music:  Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to  podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au . Subscribe to  What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss  on  YouTube ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support What's the Point? & the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/4bkeiGc See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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