The electric car can still rule Canberra's roads, enthusiasts believe, despite the setback to plans for a network of power points throughout the city.
The international company developing the network, Better Place, has announced that it is switching its strategic focus away from Australia, leaving the Canberra operation facing an uncertain future.
Electric car owner Julia McDonald, president of the Canberra Electric Vehicle Association, conceded the Better Place development was disappointing but said there were plenty of other options for Canberra motorists thinking of making the switch.
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