Retaining Electric Car Discount Key to Shielding Australians from Soaring Petrol Prices
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
$6.2 billion bill from diesel trucks and buses strengthens the case for an electric switch
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
NVES Report Card: Two-Thirds of Car Suppliers Beat Targets in Year One – More Choice and Lower Costs for Drivers
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
Electric Vehicle Council Welcomes New Board, Marking a Historic Step Forward for Diversity in Australia’s EV Industry
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
Electric Vehicle Sector Urges Government Not to Hit the Brakes on Electric Car Discount
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
EVs Dominate ANCAP’s 2025 Safety Rankings
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
EV Sales Hit Record Highs in 2025 with 38% Rise and New Monthly Record in December
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the release of annual new-car sales data showing both record growth in electric vehicle sales in 2025 - a 38 per cent annual rise - and record single-month sales share in December 2025. December marked one of the strongest months on record for electric vehicles which accounted for 16.7 per cent of all… Continue Reading
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
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