Victorian voters reject Andrews Government’s tax on electric vehicles
Almost half of Victorian voters would prefer to buy an electric car and even more support the introduction of government subsidies, according to a new survey in six key electorates. The poll of 2000 people… Continue Reading
GM’s all-electric announcement proves Australian pollies have been Holden us back
Less than a year after pulling out of Australia and killing the Holden brand, GM's announcement today that it is going all-electric is no coincidence, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. GM made its announcement… Continue Reading
Statement regarding leaked draft of Australia’s electric car strategy
“Transitioning to electric vehicles is unarguably in our national interest, yet this strategy does nothing to accelerate the process. “If Australians were supported toward electric vehicles we could significantly reduce respiratory illness in our cities,… Continue Reading
States’ choice: Abandon electric car taxes? Or abandon 2050 zero emission target?
The Electric Vehicle Council is urging state governments to clarify whether they intend to push forward with electric vehicle taxes or hold to their 2050 zero greenhouse gas emissions targets. New research from the University… Continue Reading
Perrottet’s tax idea would seal NSW’s fate as the dirty car capital of the world
New South Wales Treasurer Dominic Perrottet will cement his state's status as the dirty car capital of the world if he follows through with a scheme to whack a tax on electric vehicles, according to… Continue Reading
SA Labor shows the way with clear opposition to bizarre electric vehicle tax
South Australian Labor's clear and reasoned opposition to the State Government's disastrous electric vehicle tax should be replicated by the Australian Labor Party across the country, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. SA Labor Leader… Continue Reading
SA Government leads the way with smart electric vehicle investment
SA Government leads the way with smart electric vehicle investment The South Australian Government’s Electric Vehicle Action Plan is leading example of the progress government can make and will help drive the state into an… Continue Reading
Uncovering the hidden costs and benefits from electric vehicles
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Electric vehicle tax myth busted by new EY analysis
"These numbers prove that every driver who switches delivers a $1370 boost to government coffers, and a $8,763 boost to the Australian economy." The commonly held view that electric vehicles create a net hit to… Continue Reading