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South Australia delays proposed EV road user tax to beyond next state election

South Australia delays proposed EV road user tax to beyond next state election

South Australia plans to introduce a “user charge” for electric vehicle drivers delayed by 12 months, to beyond the next state election.
South Australia to transition car fleet and boost charging network in big EV push

South Australia to transition car fleet and boost charging network in big EV push

South Australia to “jump start” uptake of electric vehicles by transitioning government fleet to EVs and boosting charging infrastructure.
Are there electric vehicle lobby groups in Australia?

Are there electric vehicle lobby groups in Australia?

Are there existing efforts to lobby organisations to which drivers can contribute, with a goal of encouraging pro-EV policies?
Australia’s interest in electric vehicles well below global average

Australia’s interest in electric vehicles well below global average

Respondents pointed to cost, driving range, and a lack of charging options as the three major impediments to increase interest and potential ownership. 
EV Council says Kia decision to withhold electric SUV shows need for policy change

EV Council says Kia decision to withhold electric SUV shows need for policy change

Electric Vehicle Council calls on federal government to act on EV policy, after Kia withholds e-Niro from Australian market.
Number of Australians considering buying electric vehicles has tripled

Number of Australians considering buying electric vehicles has tripled

Consumer awareness of electric vehicles in Australia has reached a tipping point, with the number of people currently researching EVs to buy now tripling.
70% of Victorian drivers want electric vehicle incentives: survey

70% of Victorian drivers want electric vehicle incentives: survey

RACV survey on electric vehicles shows 7 out of 10 Victorians want government incentives and policies to help cut the cost of switching to EVs.
Germany extends electric car bonus to 2020, aims for 1 million EVs by 2022

Germany extends electric car bonus to 2020, aims for 1 million EVs by 2022

Germany to extend current bonus scheme to encourage electric car uptake, disappointing some who had called for a top-up of support payments.