Vehicle pollution killing 10x more Australians than road accidents
The Electric Vehicle Council is imploring the Federal Government to ‘clear the air’ by introducing strong mandatory fuel efficiency standards, as new research shows significantly more Australians are dying from traffic pollution than previously estimated.… Continue Reading
NSW reform on EV chargers reinforces state as leader
Electric Vehicle Council The NSW Government's commitment to have 30,000 EV chargers operational by 2026 underscores the state's status as one of the best places to own and drive an EV in Australia. The Electric… Continue Reading
Australia set to pass 100k EV milestone, but more speed required to reach 1m on time
New research by the Electric Vehicle Council has revealed Australia is on track to soon pass the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles, with more than 83,000 EVs estimated to be on our roads now. The… Continue Reading
NSW understands EVs are key to hitting 70% target
The Electric Vehicle Council has commended the New South Wales Government for its goal to reduce emissions by 70 per cent by 2035, which includes national leadership in the electric vehicle transition. The NSW Government… Continue Reading
One hundred companies lead the charge for one million EVs by 2027
More than 100 companies and organisations have united in a push to get one million electric cars on Australian roads by 2027. The alliance has come together from sectors including transport, retail, agriculture, health, technology,… Continue Reading
SA becomes only jurisdiction on planet to disincentivise electric vehicles with tax
SA becomes only jurisdiction on planet to disincentivise electric vehicles with tax The South Australian Government will seize the dubious honour of becoming the only jurisdiction in the world actively disincentivise the purchase of electric… Continue Reading
NSW Government shows real leadership with EV incentives in Net Zero Plan
The New South Wales Government is setting the state up for a cleaner, more efficient transport future through its measures to encourage EV uptake in its Net Zero Plan, announced today. The Berejiklian Government's new… Continue Reading
National EV Charging Network
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia (EVC) has welcomed the announcement of a national ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network as the latest sign of a burgeoning Australian EV industry. The network includes 21 charging stations,… Continue Reading
Victoria speeding toward zero emissions with electric vehicles
Today’s report on driverless, electric cars by Infrastructure Victoria sets the stage for Victoriato lead the way in the transition to climate-safe, low emissions vehicles, say EnvironmentVictoria and the Electric Vehicle Council. With new models… Continue Reading
Electric Vehicle Industry welcomes Minister’s support
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia has welcomed comments by Minister for the Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, recognising the significant benefits of a transition to electric vehicles, and calling for greater state and federal… Continue Reading
