Almost half of all Australian drivers are willing to replace their petrol car with an electric vehicle and two in three consider the technology the future of transportation, a new study has found.

But despite growing enthusiasm for electric vehicles in Australia some issues are causing motorists to pause purchases, including the high price of the cars and concerns about the availability of charging stations.

The findings reflect some submissions to the fuel-efficiency standard, with groups including the Climate Council and Climate and Health Alliance calling for a ban on sales of petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia by 2035.

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