Policy

France makes it harder to “flip” new EVs for profit

France makes it harder to “flip” new EVs for profit

France implements new rules to make it harder for used car dealers to “flip” new EVs and make a tidy profit in the process.
Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program

Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program

Despite having moved its HQ to Texas, Tesla has been excluded from the state’s EV incentive program.
Northern Territory unveils grants and stamp duty waiver for EVs and chargers

Northern Territory unveils grants and stamp duty waiver for EVs and chargers

NT joins other states and territories with incentives to reduce cost of electric vehicles and EV charging stations.
Kia Australia boosts EV6 allocation, to import EV9 and electric ute after Labor win

Kia Australia boosts EV6 allocation, to import EV9 and electric ute after Labor win

Kia to bring in more of its popular EV6 SUVs, and will seek to bring the EV9 and an electric ute to Australia after Labor’s win and its welcome mat to electric vehicles.
Net-zero by 2050 means no fossil fuel car sales beyond 2038, says BNEF

Net-zero by 2050 means no fossil fuel car sales beyond 2038, says BNEF

The last internal combustion vehicle must be sold by 2038 if global net-zero transport goals are to be successful.
More EVs escape luxury car tax as Bowen promises to remove import duties

More EVs escape luxury car tax as Bowen promises to remove import duties

More EVs, including Kia EV6, will escape luxury car tax as threshold changed, with more cuts to come as Bowen promises import tax and FBT changes.
Not enough plugs: Australia is driving headlong into an EV fast charging crisis

Not enough plugs: Australia is driving headlong into an EV fast charging crisis

Not enough charging stations, and only single charging spots at most locations, is making life difficult for electric vehicle drivers.
Australians show strong support for switch to locally made electric buses

Australians show strong support for switch to locally made electric buses

New research shows a vast majority of Australians support switching public transport networks to locally made electric buses.