The demand for electric vehicles is starting to ramp up as petrol prices soar.

Car dealers across the country are reporting a surge in inquiries with the average price for Premium 95 $2.25 a litre.

Tech expert Trevor Long told Ben Fordham to charge an electric vehicle at home every night would cost $10-$12 a week.

“You’re basically topping up every day with your off-peak electricity overnight … it’s probably 20 per cent of the cost of filling up a petrol car.”

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