Smart Ease is expanding our offering. Businesses can now access $0 upfront commercial finance for Electric Vehicles (EVs) through Smart Ease Payment Plans, making it easier to invest in EVs for employees or transition entire commercial fleets.
Growing demand for EVs
As the war in the Middle East wages on and fuel prices climb with no end in sight, the need to electrify our homes and businesses has never been more urgent.
And Australians are acting with urgency.
Just last month, online searches for EVs on carsales tripled while EV sales jumped 42% MoM – despite a 3% drop in total new car sales. Even e-bike sales are surging, with some retailers reporting a three-fold increase in recent weeks.
This growing demand is not likely to be a blip.
According to new forecasts released by treasurer Jim Chalmers, ongoing conflict in the region could result in years of elevated fuel prices, push inflation higher and higher, and potentially even slash $16.5bn from the economy by 2027.
But beyond the headlines, something more fundamental has shifted.
The move toward energy independence
The disruption to global energy markets has exposed just how much risk businesses take on by remaining fully dependent on fossil fuels. Especially when clean energy, powered by local resources like sun and wind, is increasingly accessible and far less exposed to global instability.
As the conflict in Iran strengthens the case for energy independence, demand for cleaner, more efficient technology is accelerating. In Australia, as mentioned, EV uptake is already climbing. Overseas, the trend is even clearer. Heat pump sales in the UK jumped 51% in just three weeks, while solar installers in Germany report a 30% surge in enquiries.
Yet making the switch isn’t easy. Rising interest rates, persistent inflation and tighter cash flow are putting pressure on business investment decisions. Many organisations see the value in electrification but need a smarter way to fund it.
That’s where Smart Ease comes in.
Financing the transition
Since 2014, Smart Ease has helped businesses access energy-efficient equipment, including solar, storage, HVAC and EV chargers, through $0 upfront Payment Plans. Now, we’re adding electric vehicles to that list.
Instead of facing a large capital outlay, businesses can spread the cost over time through manageable repayments, often offset by fuel and energy bill savings.
And the real opportunity lies in combining technologies.
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In a world where uncertainty is becoming the norm, building your own clean-energy infrastructure isn’t just a sustainability decision, it’s a strategic business advantage.