Policy

NSW says it’s unfair EV owners don’t pay road tax, will review High Court rejection

NSW says it’s unfair EV owners don’t pay road tax, will review High Court rejection

NSW says its unfair EV owners don’t pay road tax. But just because EV owners don’t pay a fuel-like tax, it doesn’t mean they aren’t contributing to roads.
High Court dumps Victoria’s “world’s worst” EV road tax

High Court dumps Victoria’s “world’s worst” EV road tax

High Court dumps Victoria EV road tax in major win for electric vehicle advocates.
More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

Some rule changes for electric trucks on Australian roads are temporary, and more ambitious and permanent reforms are needed to make big changes to the country’s biggest vehicles.
High Court to deliver landmark ruling on EV road tax next week

High Court to deliver landmark ruling on EV road tax next week

High Court to deliver landmark ruling on Victoria’s EV road tax next week.
Carrots and sticks: The effects of poor EV policy

Carrots and sticks: The effects of poor EV policy

U-turns on electric vehicle policies show how seemingly small charges or policy changes can affect public perceptions in a time of transition.
Jet Charge rolls out subscription-based “charging as a service” for electric fleets

Jet Charge rolls out subscription-based “charging as a service” for electric fleets

Jet Charge unveils what it says is a ground-breaking subscription based “charging as a service” project for electric car fleets, backed by ARENA funding.
EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids

EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids

New study finds that battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) contribute at most half the CO2 emissions of diesel or gasoline cars across their lifespan, regardless of country of operation.
New EV charging installation course for electricians

New EV charging installation course for electricians

A new course has been developed to bring electricians up to speed on how to avoid potential pitfalls and unnecessary additional costs of installing EV chargers.