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16 April 2021

Submission to the Department of Treasury and Finance, Government of South Australia on the Road User Charge for Zero and Low Emissions Vehicles: Consultation Document.
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15 April 2021

EVC submission on proposed demand response capabilities for selected appliances in South Australia
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6 April 2021

EVC submission to the Australian Government on the Future Fuels Strategy discussion paper 2021
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3 March 2021

EVC Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics on the COAG Reform Fund Amendment (No Electric Vehicle Taxes) Bill 2020
EVC Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics on the COAG Reform Fund Amendment (No…
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25 February 2021

EVC submission to Infrastructure Victoria on Victoria’s Draft 30 Year Strategy
EVC submission to Infrastructure Victoria on Victoria’s Draft 30 Year Strategy
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9 December 2020

EVC Submission to the Climate Change Bill 2020
EVC submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy inquiry…
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4 December 2020

EVC Submission to the National Transport Commission on the Heavy Vehicle National Law Review
Electric Vehicle Council submission to the National Transport Commission  in response to the Heavy Vehicle National…
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2 December 2020

Local Government Resource Pack
A collection of case studies on EV projects and polices from local governments in Australia.
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28 September 2020

Uncovering the hidden costs and benefits from electric vehicles
The EVC commissioned EY to analyse the costs and benefits of electric vehicles to the…
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18 August 2020

State of Electric Vehicles 2020
The State of Electric Vehicles 2020 report provides a snapshot of the EV industry in…
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5 August 2020

EVC submission to the NSW Federal Financial Relations Review Panel - draft report
Electric Vehicle Council submission to the NSW Federal Financial Relations Review Panel in response to…
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16 June 2020

EVC Submission to AER on Victorian electricity regulatory proposals
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EVC Submission to Australian Energy Regulator on Victorian electricity distribution business regulatory proposals
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19 March 2020

EVC Submission to AEMC issues paper 2020 Retail Energy Competition Review: Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicle Council submission to the AEMC issues paper 2020 Retail Energy Competition Review: Electric Vehicles
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6 February 2020

EVC Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Road Safety
Electric Vehicle Council submission to the Joint Select Committee on Road Safety.
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16 January 2020

EVC submission to the National Transport Regulatory Reform
Electric Vehicle Council submission to the Australian Government Productivity Commission's National Transport Regulatory Reform.
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19 December 2019

EVC submission to Parliament of NSW Bus Inquiry
Electric Vehicle Council submission to the Parliament of New South Wales' 'Electric buses in regional…
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9 December 2019

Submission to the WA Climate Change Issues Paper
By Electric Vehicle Council
Electric Vehicle Council submission to the Western Australia Climate Change Issues Paper -2019.
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15 November 2019

Submission to the Northern Territory Electric Vehicles Discussion Paper
Electric Vehicle Council submission to Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics on Preparing…
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25 October 2019

Submission on Victorian Electricity Networks Pricing position
By Electric Vehicle Council
Electric Vehicle Council submission to Victorian Electricity Networks position for Household Network Pricing.
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25 September 2019

Submission on 'Smart' Demand Response Capability for EV Chargers
By Electric Vehicle Council
Electric Vehicle Council submission on the E3 Committee proposal to mandate Demand Response Capability in…
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10 September 2019

State of EVs in Australia 2019
By Electric Vehicle Council
Market, policy & consumer outlook on Australia's electric vehicle industry in 2019.
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28 June 2019

Cleaner and Safer Roads for NSW
By Electric Vehicle Council
This report summarises the health impact of air and noise pollution on NSW's roads and…
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29 November 2018

Recharging the economy
By Electric Vehicle Council, NRMA, St Baker Energy Innovation Fund, PwC
PwC commissioned research investigating the direct economic impacts of accelerating electric vehicle uptake in Australia.
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29 November 2018

State of Electric Vehicles in Australia 2018
By Electric Vehicle Council & ClimateWorks Australia
Market, policy & consumer outlook on Australia's electric vehicle industry in 2018. Published by ClimateWorks…
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29 November 2018

New Policy Proposal: Accelerating electric vehicle adoption
By Electric Vehicle Council & NRMA
Government policy proposals to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia
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30 August 2017

Smart Transport and Mobility Systems
By Electric Vehicle Council
Joint submission to the Australian Government's National Cities Performance Framework
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3 August 2017

EVC Response to proposed model for fuel efficiency standards
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10 March 2017

Submission to Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions
By Electric Vehicle Council
The Electric Vehicle Council's submission in response to the three consultation papers - Draft Regulation…
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31 March 2021

Labor’s national electric vehicle plan would help Australia catch up to the global pack
The Electric Vehicle Council welcomes the Australian Labor Party’s pledge to make electric vehicles more…
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18 March 2021

Victoria's parliament must reject Pallas's tax on not polluting or risk getting lapped by NSW
The Electric Vehicle Council is calling on the Victorian Parliament to reject the Andrews Government's…
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3 March 2021

New electric car sales figures show Australia stalled with hazards flashing
New figures released today by the Electric Vehicle Council show Australian electric car sales stagnant…
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5 February 2021

Incentives for electric vehicles make sense to Biden, Boris, and OECD - but Taylor apparently knows better
Angus Taylor’s ‘Future Fuels’ discussion paper is “yet another flaccid, do-nothing document that will prevent…
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1 February 2021

Victorian voters reject Andrews Government’s tax on electric vehicles
Almost half of Victorian voters would prefer to buy an electric car and even more…
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29 January 2021

GM's all-electric announcement proves Australian pollies have been Holden us back
Less than a year after pulling out of Australia and killing the Holden brand, GM's…
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15 December 2020

Statement regarding leaked draft of Australia’s electric car strategy
“Transitioning to electric vehicles is unarguably in our national interest, yet this strategy does nothing…
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25 November 2020

States’ choice: Abandon electric car taxes? Or abandon 2050 zero emission target?
The Electric Vehicle Council is urging state governments to clarify whether they intend to push…
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13 November 2020

Perrottet's tax idea would seal NSW's fate as the dirty car capital of the world 
New South Wales Treasurer Dominic Perrottet will cement his state's status as the dirty car…
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12 November 2020

SA Labor shows the way with clear opposition to bizarre electric vehicle tax 
South Australian Labor's clear and reasoned opposition to the State Government's disastrous electric vehicle tax…
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11 November 2020

SA becomes only jurisdiction on planet to disincentivise electric vehicles with tax
SA becomes only jurisdiction on planet to disincentivise electric vehicles with tax The South Australian…
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6 November 2020

SA Government leads the way with smart electric vehicle investment
SA Government leads the way with smart electric vehicle investment The South Australian Government’s Electric…
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28 September 2020

Electric vehicle tax myth busted by new EY analysis
"These numbers prove that every driver who switches delivers a $1370 boost to government coffers,…
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22 September 2020

Gov’s plan to offer business grants for electric vehicles will help electrify Australia’s used car market
The Electric Vehicle Council has today warmly welcomed the federal government's intention to offer Australian…
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19 August 2020

New report reveals we're revving to embrace electric vehicles, but government is applying the handbrake
"The fact is that in 2020, for most Australians, an electric vehicle is a far…
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5 August 2020

Australian auto industry's voluntary CO2 shift shows it's time for government to get moving
The Australian auto industry's decision to unilaterally move on CO2 standards shows the door is…
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3 July 2020

Proposed new tax on EVs would put wheel clamp on NSW’s clean future
"If government revenue from cigarette sales falls, it’s not logical to just whack a big…
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14 March 2020

NSW Government shows real leadership with EV incentives in Net Zero Plan
The New South Wales Government is setting the state up for a cleaner, more efficient…
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6 February 2020

Huge jump in Aussie EV sales underscores massive untapped potential
A 203 per cent jump in Australian electric vehicles sales for 2019 is welcome, but…
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16 December 2019

Applying an extra tax on EVs would make Australia a global laughing stock
A new report from Infrastructure Partnerships Australia that suggests an additional 'road user charge' on…
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8 October 2019

New digital platform for fleet managers set to drive mass switch to EVs
New digital platform for fleet managers set to drive mass switch to EVs A new…
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27 August 2019

Report that petrol vehicles produce lower carbon emissions than EVs is incorrect and irresponsible
A report in The Australian today, suggesting that standard petrol vehicles produce fewer carbon emissions…
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6 August 2019

ACCC's sloppy logic on electric vehicles fails to consider health costs
The ACCC's claim that pollution-emitting vehicles are unfairly subsidising zero-emission vehicles completely overlooks the enormous…
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25 July 2019

Real cost would come from ignoring emissions standards, and would be paid by Australian drivers
MEDIA RELEASE TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 Real cost would come from ignoring emissions standards, and…
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3 May 2019

Angus Taylor’s ’housing tax’ accusation on EVs a laughable lie
Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari has described suggestions by Energy Minister Angus Taylor that…
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1 April 2019

ALP announces Electric Vehicle Policy
Labor’s National Electric Vehicle policy a giant leap for affordability, investment, and the environment. The…
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4 March 2019

Punitive tax on electric vehicles in NSW must be avoided at all costs
The Electric Vehicle Council is negotiating with NSW Labor to ensure that electric vehicles (EVs)…
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25 February 2019

Federal government's electric vehicle plan requires better clarity and purpose
The peak body for the electric vehicle industry has expressed its disappointment at the federal…
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14 February 2019

Infrastructure Australia recognises electric vehicle infrastructure as a High Priority – so high time for government to get on board
Infrastructure Australia has, for the first time, identified the construction of a national electric vehicle…
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4 February 2019

Comparing the major parties' EV policies in NSW
First, it should be acknowledged that while there’s a lot left to be done, these…
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30 January 2019

The Senate gets it, the world gets it, so let’s get Australia on board the great electric vehicle shift
The newly-released recommendations of the Senate’s Select Committee on Electric Vehicles should be implemented as…
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12 January 2019

NSW takes an important step toward cleaning the air of vehicle pollution
The New South Wales Government’s new electric vehicle policy is an important step along the…
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22 November 2018

A 50% EV target could prevent 2,000 deaths and save 41Mt of CO2e by 2030.
Electric vehicles could prevent up to 2,000 deaths and save 41 megatons of CO2e, if…
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22 October 2018

National EV Charging Network
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia (EVC) has welcomed the announcement of a national ultra-fast…
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18 October 2018

Victoria speeding toward zero emissions with electric vehicles
Today’s report on driverless, electric cars by Infrastructure Victoria sets the stage for Victoriato lead…
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15 June 2018

Australia’s Electric Vehicle Industry Gains Momentum: Report
On the back of global trends, media interest and growing consumer awareness at home, Australia’s…
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16 April 2018

Electric Vehicle industry welcomes ACT’s policy leadership
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia welcomes the ACT’s continued leadership on delivering policy to…
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13 January 2018

Electric Vehicle Industry welcomes Minister's support
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia has welcomed comments by Minister for the Environment and…
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4 December 2017

EV Insights Webinar
Between August and November 2017, ClimateWorks, in collaboration with the Electric Vehicle Council, presented three…
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20 October 2017

Fast charging network a confidence boost for electric vehicles
The NRMA’s $10 million roll-out of an electric vehicle fast-charging network across NSW will be…
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4 October 2017

Qld reclaims 'smart state' honours with nation-leading electric vehicle strategy
Queensland has today jumped out ahead of the rest of the nation by joining the…
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6 September 2017

Australian government supports electric vehicle leasing
Macquarie-CEFC deal to boost electric vehicle take-up A $100 million agreement between Macquarie Group's leasing…
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27 July 2017

Industry welcomes QLD EV Super Highway
Australia’s electric vehicle industry has welcomed today’s launch of the Queensland Electric Super Highway. By…
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7 July 2017

France bans petrol vehicles: What this means for Australia
The announcement by France to ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 is the…
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4 July 2017

Top 10 Electric Vehicle Myths Busted
In Australia the revolution is also underway, but slower to take hold. While EV technology…
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14 June 2017

Time to act on electric vehicles
Fifty per cent of consumers would consider buying an electric vehicle today, but this could…
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10 June 2017

Finkel Review: Electric Vehicles can help shape a better energy system
The Electric Vehicle Council welcomes the Finkel Review’s recognition of the important role of electric…
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22 May 2017

New national body to drive uptake of electric vehicles in Australia
A new national body that aims to drive the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia…
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28 April 2017

No, cutting your car’s carbon emissions won’t cost you more
The Australian government has started looking into carbon dioxide emissions standards for light vehicles, as part of…
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28 February 2017

The voice of the Australian electric vehicle industry
While car manufacturers and governments around the world prepare for the reality of an electric…
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26 November 2015

Electric Vehicle Council launches new EV digital information hub
Driving the Electric Vehicle Agenda The Electric Vehicle Council continues to lead the charge in…
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