Review of the Electric Car Discount must protect affordability for working families and align with Australia’s 2035 climate goals
The Federal Government’s review of the Electric Car Discount must protect affordable access to electric vehicles for working Australians who have led the way on uptake. Independent modelling indicates the Electric Car Discount has allowed more than 100,000 Australians to get behind the wheel of an EV since 2022 and has become essential to the success of the New Vehicle… Continue Reading
Voluntary Code of Practice for Electromagnetic Compatibility of Motor Vehicles
This EMC Code applies to:(i) all new L, M and N category Road Vehicles as defined in the VehicleStandard (Australian Design Rule – Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005supplied by EVC Members from the dates specified… Continue Reading
NSW Government Tackles Range Anxiety with Major Regional Charger Rollout
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the Minns Labor Government’s commitment of 159 new EV chargers across 48 regional hotspots, calling the investment a major confidence boost for drivers and a catalyst for stronger regional tourism.Backed by $5.9 million in Destination Charging Grants and $3.2 million in private co-investment, the chargers will be rolled out along key road-trip routes… Continue Reading
Policy Stability Amid Heightened Net Zero Debate is Key to Continued Growth
New data showing that almost 30,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in Australia between 1 July and 30 September demonstrates that the electric vehicle transition is already happening in Australia’s suburbs in record numbers.Ms Delvecchio said the Coalition’s decision, announced yesterday, to abandon key EV policies which have spurred this transition would instead condemn Australians to more expensive… Continue Reading
What does fair look like? EV Charging in Existing Strata
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DCCEEW – T2 National Technical Regulatory Framework
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Strongest quarter for EV sales on record
Australia’s record-breaking quarter for EV sales underscores the importance of retaining incentives and policies to sustain uptake and drive emissions down, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Figures from the Australian Automobile Association show 41,146 new EVs were sold across the country in Q2 2025 which: Includes 29,244 battery electric vehicles (BEV) and 11,902 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) Represents 13.1% of all… Continue Reading
EVC responds to road user charge discussion
Electric Vehicle Council CEO Julie Delvecchio said: "We back fair road user charges, but their introduction should not slam the brakes on Australia’s shift to clean transport. “EVs deliver what Australians want: lower running costs, cleaner air, energy independence and a stronger grid. "Any reform to fuel excise should drive Australians toward EVs, because they cost less to run, cut… Continue Reading
