EV choice booming as new standards kick into gear
The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is already successfully providing Australian drivers with a rapidly growing range of modern vehicles that reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and deliver community-wide benefits, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The NVES has been in place since the start of this year but from July 1 penalties and credits will begin to encourage manufacturers… Continue Reading
ACT Government should reconsider Budget decision that risks slamming brakes on EV uptake
The ACT Government’s decision to remove the Territory’s motor vehicle duty concession for electric vehicles risks significantly slowing the Territory’s EV uptake and should be reconsidered, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. In the fine print of the ACT Budget is a policy shift set to take effect from 1 September 2025, which will see all new zero-emission vehicle transactions… Continue Reading
New toolkit to help local councils drive EV adoption
The Electric Vehicle Council has partnered with the City of Ryde to launch a comprehensive guide to help local councils lead the transition to electric vehicles and support uptake in their communities. The Electric Vehicle Resource Pack for Local Governments is now available online, offering the latest practical tools and guidance to assist Australia’s local councils transition to an EV… Continue Reading
Australians back electric vehicle momentum, EVC said
On Saturday, Australians backed cleaner, more affordable vehicles, rejecting the "ute tax" scare campaign and plans to remove subsidies that help make the transition more accessible, said the Electric Vehicle Council. The EVC congratulates the Albanese Government on its re-election, hailing it as a victory for Australians looking to save thousands of dollars behind the wheel and reduce air pollution… Continue Reading
Coalition’s U-turn on EV discount slams brakes on working Australians’ hopes for car savings
The Opposition’s U-turn on the electric car discount that’s making EVs more affordable to buy is a major blow to everyday, hard-working Australians during a cost-of-living crisis, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. On Monday, the Opposition Leader indicated there were no proposals to change the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption, which creates an ‘electric car discount’ by making it… Continue Reading
Bipartisan support for electric car discount a win for all Australians
Australians will continue to benefit from lower purchase prices and significant savings on running costs for electric vehicles, with bipartisan support for the electric car discount. Both major parties have confirmed the discount through support for the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles, with the Liberal Leader Peter Dutton committing to retain it should the Coalition be elected… Continue Reading
EV survey reveals workplace charging a priority for commuters
The Electric Vehicle Council is encouraging workplaces to install EV chargers, as a survey of EV drivers indicates that workplace charging transitions from a convenient benefit to an essential amenity the more often workers drive in. The 2024 EV Ownership Survey, conducted by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) at the University of Sydney in collaboration with the Electric… Continue Reading
Toothless vehicle efficiency standards will cost Aussies
The Electric Vehicle Council said weakening the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will stop Australians from saving thousands of dollars per year by driving an EV or a fuel-efficient petrol or hybrid car, and help petrol companies make even more profits. The Coalition has pledged to abolish fines for car manufacturers that bring in petrol-guzzling vehicles into Australia and make… Continue Reading
New EV sales hit an all-time record in March
New figures released today reveal that electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for over 14% of all new cars sold in Australia last month—the highest monthly share on record. Data from the Electric Vehicle Council and other sources reveal more than 15,300 battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were sold in March. This represents 14.25 per cent of… Continue Reading
Abolishing penalties for polluting cars locks Australians out of savings, car choice
Australians will be locked out of cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars—and miss out on up to $3,000 a year in savings—if penalties are scrapped for car manufacturers that fail to meet pollution reduction targets under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). Without penalties, manufacturers have no incentive to bring the most modern—and cost-saving—vehicles to our shores. It will mean fewer affordable EVs… Continue Reading
