James Fernyhough is a reporter at RenewEconomy and The Driven. He has worked at The Australian Financial Review and the Financial Times, and is interested in all things related to climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The electric cars that benefit most from NSW rebate and stamp duty waiver

The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia

In its bid to become the "Norway of Australia", the NSW government is handing out $3000 rebates for EVs that cost $68,750 or less. Here's our list of the electric cars that – currently – make the cut.

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Visit fossils, fossil free! Details revealed for Queensland Electric Super Highway expansion

Stage three of Queensland's Electric Super Highway, to be delivered by Yurika, will take in the state's Dinosaur Trail, as 18 new charging destinations named.

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Will Matt Kean’s EV policy really make NSW the Norway of Australia?

Is Matt Kean's ambitious new EV policy enough to make NSW the Norway of Australia? Is that even the right baseline to be using?

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Why now is the right time for an electric-bike subsidy

Subsiding e-bikes is much cheaper than subsidising e-cars, and many more people could afford a subsided e-bike, compared to an e-car.

Wiebe Wakker drives a converted electric Gold across Australia. Supplied

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Policy

What is Australia’s problem with electric vehicles?

Reports and surveys suggest Australians want to do adopt EVs over ICE cars for personal transport, but governments insist in getting in the way.

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NSW unveils $490 million support package for electric vehicles, but there’s a catch

NSW government aims for 50% EVs for new vehicle sales by 2030 as part of an ambitious $490m incentive package - but it's not all good news.

VW'a Zwickau factory is the home of the ID.3. Source: Volkswagen

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Policy

VW leads incumbent switch to EVs, as Toyota lags due to hybrid focus

Volvo and Volkswagen are the only carmakers on track to make a successful shift to EVs. Toyota branded a laggard for its focus on hybrids.

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NZ offers big rebates for new and used EVs, to tax ICE cars as it plays “catch up”

New Zealand has implemented its promised "feebate", offering rebates for new EVs and imposing taxes on imported ICE cars as it plays catch up to rest of the world.