Policy

Victoria’s EV hit means a sub $20,000 Nissan Leaf pays more tax than a Lexus

Victoria’s EV hit means a sub $20,000 Nissan Leaf pays more tax than a Lexus

Victoria’s new electric vehicle tax means the cost of running a second-hand Nissan Leaf is less than a luxury hybrid. This is not a tax on millionaires, it’s an assault on good sense.
“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax

“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax

News that Victoria will join SA in introducing electric vehicle tax is met with strong opposition with industry stakeholders saying it is “backwards” and “will kill off” the fledgling EV industry.
Don’t let the electric vehicle destroyers grind you down

Don’t let the electric vehicle destroyers grind you down

The majority of EV drivers are disappointed this new EV tax has been brought in so early in a country with almost no incentives.
“Shameful”: Victoria follows South Australia and imposes electric car road tax

“Shameful”: Victoria follows South Australia and imposes electric car road tax

Victorian Labor government follows South Australia in imposing electric vehicle tax, hoorayed by road building lobbyists who celebrate a “tax on millionaires”.
Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger

Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including zero interest loans and free rego for ACT EV drivers, and a range of vehicle-to-grid and charging developments.
California to “reward” drivers for buying electric cars

California to “reward” drivers for buying electric cars

California introduces maximum $US1,500 point-of-sale rebate to make switch to clean electric transport even easier for drivers.
Australia’s Ioneer joins Tesla, Uber in US zero emissions transport coalition

Australia’s Ioneer joins Tesla, Uber in US zero emissions transport coalition

Australian lithium mining company Ioneer joins Tesla, Uber and others as founding member of new clean transport coalition ZETA.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025

Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025

Germany’s economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.