The energy crisis unleashed by the Mideast conflict has rippled worldwide, but some countries are better protected than others. Like China, Australia is in a fortunate position, thanks largely to years of renewables and battery build-out. Record solar and wind generation, booming home batteries and rooftop panels have mitigated the impact of the energy price and supply shocks seen elsewhere. The country's one acute vulnerability — imported fuel, oil for the most part — is driving a tipping point in adoptions of electric vehicles (EVs).