Next Queensland government urged to charge ahead with EV adoption efforts
Ahead of this weekend’s election, Electric Vehicle Council CEO Samantha Johnson said the next state government, whatever its political stripes, must keep its foot on the pedal to boost EV uptake, to lower costs for households and improve air quality in their communities. As Queenslanders grapple with high living costs, EVs provide significant savings due to lower running expenses and… Continue Reading
Australia on track to break annual electric vehicle sales milestone
Australia is on track to hit an annual milestone of 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) sales this year despite tough economic conditions, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The Australian Automobile Association’s EV Index shows there were more than 30,000 battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) sales in the second quarter of this year - the first time Australia… Continue Reading
Electric Vehicle Council endorses government’s NVES model
The Electric Vehicle Council has endorsed the government’s new vehicle efficiency standards as a big step forward for Australia. “For many years now, we’ve campaigned for Australia to join the US and Europe by introducing vehicle efficiency standards so car makers are incentivised to offer their best and most affordable electric options to Australians,” said Electric Vehicle Council chief executive… Continue Reading
High Court’s historic EV decision a win for drivers and the environment
The High Court's decision to strike down Victoria's ill-considered electric vehicle tax is a win for Australian motorists, a win for the environment, and a win for the national interest, according to the Electric Vehicle… Continue Reading
Width limit changes to drive electric truck uptake
The federal government’s move to increase the width limit of trucks will bring Australia in line with major overseas markets and help increase the uptake of electric heavy vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.… Continue Reading
Cutting money from EVs to fund handouts for coal: not what NSW voted for
Electric Vehicle Council The Minns Government's unflagged backflip on EV incentives will crimp the spread of electric cars to Sydney's west, deteriorate air quality, and significantly increase the state's carbon emissions, according to the Electric… Continue Reading
Australia-Indonesia leaders commended for EV partnership
Statement from Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari on Australia and Indonesia’s agreement to advance cooperation and collaboration on electric vehicle production. “We welcome this commitment between Australia and Indonesia to advance the development of… Continue Reading
New vehicle efficiency standard will slash overall cost of cars, research finds
Statement from Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari on new research from economics advisory firm Mandala Partners. “A well-designed new vehicle efficiency standard is crucial if we want to end Australia's reputation as the dumping… Continue Reading
EV strategy welcome but fuel standards must be bold
The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy but warns the government must act swiftly and boldly to calibrate and enforce Australia’s fuel efficiency standards. Electric Vehicle Council chief executive Behyad… Continue Reading
Australia must urgently match US EV move or cement status as world’s dirty car dumping ground
Australia's status as the world's dumping ground for dated, high-emission vehicles will be cemented if the Albanese Government does not move swiftly to catch up with new fuel efficiency standards as announced by the Biden… Continue Reading