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As the Middle East conflict drives petrol prices above $2 per litre in Australian cities, the Electric Vehicle Council is calling on Federal and State Governments to strengthen support for electric vehicles and protect the Electric Car Discount. With global oil markets under pressure, Australian motorists are once again bearing the brunt of international instability at the bowser. “Every time… Continue Reading

A new study revealing that Australia’s trucks and buses impose a hidden avoidable health bill of more than $6.2 billion every year shows urgent government action is needed to accelerate zero-emission transport and scale uptake of electric trucks, vans and buses, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. Public health has been the “missing part of the equation” in Australia’s heavy… Continue Reading

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the release of the first performance report under Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) which shows around two-thirds of vehicle suppliers exceeded emissions targets, by an average of 21% for new light passenger vehicles. EVC Chief Executive Officer, Julie Delvecchio said the results demonstrate the success of the Federal Government’s landmark reform and expose the scaremongering… Continue Reading

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors, marking a major milestone for leadership, industry representation and leadership in Australia’s rapidly growing clean transport sector. The new Board brings together senior leaders from the automotive, energy, finance, charging infrastructure, technology and community sectors, reflecting the depth and maturity of Australia’s EV ecosystem. For the… Continue Reading

The transition to cheaper-to-run, cleaner vehicles for Australian drivers could stall if the Federal Government makes significant changes to tax rules that have supercharged EV sales since July 2022. In its submission to the Federal Government’s statutory review of the Electric Car Discount, the EVC said the policy has been a game‑changer - propelling more than 105,000 additional EV purchases,… Continue Reading

Top-performing vehicles assessed this year are electric, reinforcing EV safety leadership. The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the release of ANCAP’s 2025 safety rankings, which confirm that electric vehicles are setting the benchmark for safety on Australian and New Zealand roads. ANCAP’s latest results show the Tesla Model Y achieved the highest overall safety score of any vehicle tested in 2025,… Continue Reading