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The Electric Vehicle Council said the NSW government's investment in 549 new kerbside chargers will make it easier for more Australians to make the switch to EVs. The $2.8 million government investment, combined with private co-funding, will see kerbside EV chargers across 130 suburbs in LGAs including Parramatta, Inner West and City of Sydney. The announcement comes amid rising EV sales,… Continue Reading

Electric vehicle sales in Australia are off to a strong start in 2025, already outpacing the first half of last year, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. New figures from the EVC and other sources show that more than 14,000 additional battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) have been sold in Australia so far this year compared to… Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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