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1 in 2 Australians would only switch to an EV through their employer

Electric vehicle prices in Australia remain high, starting at twice the cost of low-budget petrol cars and many priced at six figures.[1][2] Now, results from a new survey have revealed that, while price is the major purchase barrier for 84 per cent of Australians, 46 per cent would consider switching to an EV in an arrangement with their employer.

The Novated lease Australia survey results also found that nearly half (46 per cent) of respondents would switch to an electric vehicle if they were offered a novated lease through their employer, as such an arrangement would reduce the purchase price and running costs of the vehicle.

younger Australians are more likely to switch to an electric vehicle under a novated lease agreement to reduce costs: more than half (59 per cent) of under-30s indicated they would, compared with 32 per cent of over-51s.

Shaun McGowan, founder and Managing Director at Novated Lease Australia, says: "Our research highlights that novated leases are on the rise this year. electric vehicle prices still have a long way to go to drop to a level that competes with petrol cars, yet an increasing proportion of the public and business sector are becoming more carbon conscious.”

“Conscious of this price barrier, state and federal Governments are financially incentivising organisations and motorists to make the switch. perhaps now is the time for organisations that are sustainability-minded to add novated lease agreements for electric vehicles into their decarbonisation strategies.

The full survey results, including age and State breakdowns, can be found here: novatedleaseaustralia.com.au/electriccars/ev-price-study

Freedom Cars say Yes when Banks Say NO

Proven systems are the structure of Freedom Cars that ensure efficient, professional service and professional marketing plans. The systems have been developed and refined by our team over the past 16 years. With no lock in contracts customers are catered for with any vehicle option that suits their needs and an opportunity to help repair credit scores.

freedom Cars offers more than just association with a distinctive brand; we offer support and proven systems that will position new franchisees with options to suit any customers situation. With the finance industry becoming massively over regulated and interest rates rising has created a gap of approximately 80% of the population as potential customers.

We’re about giving our franchisees the brand name, marketing tools, business tools, business systems and support that will drive them to success in any economic climate. freedom Cars is about giving the profits to you the franchisee.

Benefits of freedom Cars:

• No Buy In start up

• Investment is in your stock

• No ongoing fees from profits

• Passive income deposited daily

• Unique unregulated processes

• Awesome profits

• Continual Software upgrades

• Ability to add your custom modules to Software

• Leads supplied direct to your email and software dashboard

• Group Advertising

• Free setup and monitoring of electronic media such as Facebook & g oogle accounts

• International brand expansion

Don’t miss out, for more information go to freedomcars.com.au/franchising

Freedom from monontony and the office

Award-winning Aramex Courier Franchisee Shannon Heard says the best thing about being an Aramex franchise partner is the freedom to be in the driver’s seat of success and meet new people every day. He’s also delighted to be out on the road enjoying a varied routine, free from the monotony of an office job.

Shannon, who was recently named Aramex Courier franchisee of the year, purchased a franchise territory in Brisbane in March 2022. He services customers’ pick-up and delivery needs in Clayfield, Tenerife and parts of fortitude valley.

Prior to joining Aramex, Shannon was a long-time warehouse manager for a company that was a customer of the delivery and logistics powerhouse. Getting to know the local Courier franchisee who made daily visits to his company warehouse, Shannon was able to learn more about what the day-to-day life of a franchise partner looked like.

When he was ready to leave full-time work behind and become a small-business owner, it was only natural for him to become a Courier franchisee with Aramex Brisbane.

In a short time, Shannon has excelled in three areas that are integral to franchise success: service, presentation and sales. He always wears the correct uniform, his van is cleaned every weekend and his customer service is one of the best in the depot. He enjoys talking to existing and potential new customers to drum up sales.

Being a Courier franchisee at Aramex can be very rewarding. The franchise model is designed to be a template for success. shannon is a great example of someone who has embraced the opportunity and made it work for him. Congratulations, Shannon, aramex australia is proud to have you as a franchise partner.

Auto Tyre and Servicing Posts Growth in 2022

GapMaps 2022 Auto Tyre and Servicing Network Report, which tracks 14 brands in 2,243 locations, reported 82 openings and 33 closures, representing a net change of 49 additional centres compared to the year prior.

Bridgestone is the largest brand tracked with some 340 locations, and one centre per every 100,000 residents in capital cities. Covering the majority of Australian cities, including 58 stores in towns with less than 10,000 residents, Bridgestone reported seven closures and five openings, representing a net change of minus two. ultra tune, with 262 locations, also contracted, reporting a net change of minus three with two new locations opening and five closures.

However, several brands reported more positive news.

Tyrepower, with 301 locations, and Mycar, with 276 locations, both reported strong net growth. Tyrepower opened 14 locations and closed just two, representing a net change of positive 12, whilst Mycar opened 10 locations and closed four, a net change of positive six.

However, it was Dunlop who reported the largest growth across all brands tracked, opening 27 locations and closing seven, representing a net change of positive 20. Goodyear also had significant growth, opening 13 locations and closing just three, a net change of positive 10.

Scott Johnson, Senior analyst, GapMaps, said; “The auto tyre and servicing sector had a strong year, with 49 net new locations added in 2022. This points to a more buoyant market and greater provision of essential services to residents across the country.”

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