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Kym Agius

Electric car sales are rising in Australia but the uptake is behind other markets. When will they be more affordable?

Kobus Terblanche bought his electric vehicle last October, after his daily work commute began costing $50 per day. (ABC News: Amy Sheehan)

Kobus Terblanche's long daily commute becomes almost enjoyable when he calculates he is saving $25 a day on petrol.

He made the switch to an electric Nissan Leaf in September when he realised the cost of running it would outweigh the steep up-front price.

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