Policy

The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars

The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars

In almost every way, certainly when it comes to running and maintenance costs, electric vehicles are the best option. But their sticker price in Australia is too high.
Kia’s 100% electric goals don’t include Australia

Kia’s 100% electric goals don’t include Australia

Kia outlines electrification goals but they only target Europe and other “key global markets”. Not Australia.
Driving blind: Coalition’s unguided goal for 90% electric car sales by 2050

Driving blind: Coalition’s unguided goal for 90% electric car sales by 2050

Government assumes 90% of Australia’s new car sales will be electric by 2050. But it’s a destination without a route, and it needs one.
No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

Global car manufacturers have much more incentive to send their EVs to markets closer to home, because Australia has neither carrot nor stick.
Australia last on the dance card for new electric vehicles

Australia last on the dance card for new electric vehicles

Carmakers welcome new funding for public chargers, but say Coalition’s “EV strategy” will do little to encourage more choice or cheaper electric cars.
FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

The Morrison government finally releases EV policy, but includes no action on financial incentives for drivers or vehicle emissions limits for carmakers.
Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Without the vision to invest in electric vehicles and transport technology, Australia is setting up its young people for a very limited future.
South Australia expands EV rebate and adds free rego, delays road tax

South Australia expands EV rebate and adds free rego, delays road tax

South Australia extends electric vehicle rebate and offers free registration to EVs, and delays proposed road tax until market is well established.