[AussieTrooper (Ben)]

Originally Posted by Shiraz

these look pretty good overall with 500km range - wouldn't mind being able to afford one.

http://www.teslamotors.com/en_AU/models

Just got back from Hawaii, and there are quite a few of them around. And it really makes sense. Highest gas prices in the country (about 70c higher than the mainland) and range/lack of refuelling points isn't a problem when you are on an island.
Keep up the tax on petroleum, and subsidise electric vehicles. Our lungs will thank us.