Policy

South Australia opens EV subsidy, and offers additional smart charging rebate

South Australia opens EV subsidy, and offers additional smart charging rebate

South Australia $3,000 electric vehicle rebate opens as government announces new subsidy for smart home EV charging systems.
Most Australian households are ready to buy an EV – and an emissions ceiling would help

Most Australian households are ready to buy an EV – and an emissions ceiling would help

Many people believe Australia’s shift to electric vehicles is stuck in the slow lane, but while federal policies are lacklustre, most Australians are ready for the shift.
ACT opens up zero interest loans to buyers of new and used electric vehicles

ACT opens up zero interest loans to buyers of new and used electric vehicles

ACT opens its interest-free loans to buyers of new and used electric vehicles, adding to its stamp duty waiver and free registration.
Nine out of 10 new car sales will be electric in 2030, under Labor plan

Nine out of 10 new car sales will be electric in 2030, under Labor plan

Labor has doubled down on its EV forecasts, now assuming that nine out of 10 vehicles sold in 2030 will be electric. This is how it says it could happen.
Victoria streamlines EV rebates, but does its plan cut the mustard?

Victoria streamlines EV rebates, but does its plan cut the mustard?

Victoria announces further details of how it will spend $100 million ZEV budget. But are its plans forward-thinking enough for our climate emergency?
NSW government seeks businesses in regions to host EV chargers

NSW government seeks businesses in regions to host EV chargers

NSW state government seeks hosts for electric vehicle chargers in regional areas that it will install at no cost.
Dumping ground: Labor rejects car emissions standards to avoid another scare campaign

Dumping ground: Labor rejects car emissions standards to avoid another scare campaign

Australia will continue to be a dumping ground for dirty and inefficient vehicles that are expensive to run with Labor reportedly about to dump its policy.
Nobody wants to buy electric vehicles? It’s time to bust another EV myth

Nobody wants to buy electric vehicles? It’s time to bust another EV myth

When it comes to electric vehicle adoption, Australia is an outlier – but it has nothing to do with a lack of interest in EVs.