Publications

18 January 2022

Electric trucks: keeping shelves stocked in a net-zero world

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7 October 2021

Consumer attitudes survey 2021

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23 August 2021

State of Electric Vehicles 2021

Market data and analysis for the electric vehicle industry in Australia.

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2 December 2020

Local Government Resource Pack

By Electric Vehicle Council

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

By EY

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

By Electric Vehicle Council

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

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10 September 2019

State of Electric Vehicles 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 and Asthma Australia

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 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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18 January 2022

Urgent reform needed to deliver new era of electric trucks in Australia

In an Australian first, the Electric Vehicle Council ( and the Australian Trucking Association (…

1 December 2021

Electric Vehicle Council welcomes carsales as newest member

The Electric Vehicle Council is proud to announce its newest member: carsales – the largest…

9 November 2021

Future Fuels a fizzer: Government's strategy misses opportunity to electrify Australian transport

The federal government's long-awaited Future Fuels strategy ignores the most important and effective measures to…

14 October 2021

With EVs critical to UN 2030 target, Australia must stop being world's dirty car dumping ground

With reports today that Australia will need a "dramatic shift" to electric cars to meet a…

7 October 2021

Australians ready to embrace electric cars and want their pollies to back the switch: poll

A majority of Australians are ready to get behind the wheel of an electric car…

29 September 2021

NSW's 2030 emissions commitment will make state an investment magnet

NSW's 2030 emissions commitment will make state an investment magnet New South Wales has sent…

15 September 2021

Industry leading partnership to remove electric freight vehicle barriers

An industry leading partnership between the Australian Trucking Association and Electric Vehicle Council will work…

26 August 2021

Marshall Gov should slow down on EV announcements, ensure it gets the right holistic policy for SA

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is urging the South Australian Government to slow down and…

23 August 2021

New South Wales zooms to the front in 2021 electric vehicles policy ratings

New South Wales has topped the Electric Vehicle Council policy scorecard ratings for the first…

12 August 2021

Boost to Australia's fast charging network should help energise EV take up

The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed a $24.55 million commitment announced today by the Australian…

5 May 2021

Constance correct: electric vehicles set to deliver huge boost to NSW

New South Wales can join the world in capturing the abundant benefits of electric vehicles…

4 May 2021

New Victorian target and subsidies for EVs could help push Australia back toward the global pack

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the intent shown by the Victorian Government with…

29 April 2021

Perrottet demonstrates nuanced approach to EV taxation issue, paves way for NSW to seize EV benefits

The Electric Vehicle Council has commended the NSW Government for taking a consultative and nuanced…

22 April 2021

25 Organisations Open Letter: Victoria EV Tax Worst EV Policy in the World

An unlikely group of 25 companies and organisations, including car manufacturers, auto groups, electrical infrastructure…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

1 April 2019

ALP announces Electric Vehicle Policy

Labor’s National Electric Vehicle policy a giant leap for affordability, investment, and the environment. The…

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)…

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…

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…

4 February 2019

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Electric trucks: keeping shelves stocked in a net-zero world

Consumer attitudes survey 2021

State of Electric Vehicles 2021

Local Government Resource Pack

Uncovering the hidden costs and benefits from electric vehicles

State of Electric Vehicles 2020

State of Electric Vehicles 2019

Cleaner and Safer Roads for NSW

Recharging the economy

State of Electric Vehicles 2018

New Policy Proposal: Accelerating electric vehicle adoption

Urgent reform needed to deliver new era of electric trucks in Australia

Electric Vehicle Council welcomes carsales as newest member

Future Fuels a fizzer: Government's strategy misses opportunity to electrify Australian transport

With EVs critical to UN 2030 target, Australia must stop being world's dirty car dumping ground

Australians ready to embrace electric cars and want their pollies to back the switch: poll

NSW's 2030 emissions commitment will make state an investment magnet

Industry leading partnership to remove electric freight vehicle barriers

Marshall Gov should slow down on EV announcements, ensure it gets the right holistic policy for SA

New South Wales zooms to the front in 2021 electric vehicles policy ratings

Boost to Australia's fast charging network should help energise EV take up

Constance correct: electric vehicles set to deliver huge boost to NSW

New Victorian target and subsidies for EVs could help push Australia back toward the global pack

Perrottet demonstrates nuanced approach to EV taxation issue, paves way for NSW to seize EV benefits

25 Organisations Open Letter: Victoria EV Tax Worst EV Policy in the World

Labor’s national electric vehicle plan would help Australia catch up to the global pack

Victoria's parliament must reject Pallas's tax on not polluting or risk getting lapped by NSW

New electric car sales figures show Australia stalled with hazards flashing

Incentives for electric vehicles make sense to Biden, Boris, and OECD - but Taylor apparently knows better

Victorian voters reject Andrews Government’s tax on electric vehicles

GM's all-electric announcement proves Australian pollies have been Holden us back

Statement regarding leaked draft of Australia’s electric car strategy

States’ choice: Abandon electric car taxes? Or abandon 2050 zero emission target?

Perrottet's tax idea would seal NSW's fate as the dirty car capital of the world

SA Labor shows the way with clear opposition to bizarre electric vehicle tax

SA becomes only jurisdiction on planet to disincentivise electric vehicles with tax

SA Government leads the way with smart electric vehicle investment

Electric vehicle tax myth busted by new EY analysis

Gov’s plan to offer business grants for electric vehicles will help electrify Australia’s used car market

New report reveals we're revving to embrace electric vehicles, but government is applying the handbrake

Australian auto industry's voluntary CO2 shift shows it's time for government to get moving

Proposed new tax on EVs would put wheel clamp on NSW’s clean future

NSW Government shows real leadership with EV incentives in Net Zero Plan

Huge jump in Aussie EV sales underscores massive untapped potential

Applying an extra tax on EVs would make Australia a global laughing stock

New digital platform for fleet managers set to drive mass switch to EVs

Report that petrol vehicles produce lower carbon emissions than EVs is incorrect and irresponsible

ACCC's sloppy logic on electric vehicles fails to consider health costs

Real cost would come from ignoring emissions standards, and would be paid by Australian drivers

Angus Taylor’s ’housing tax’ accusation on EVs a laughable lie

ALP announces Electric Vehicle Policy

Punitive tax on electric vehicles in NSW must be avoided at all costs

Federal government's electric vehicle plan requires better clarity and purpose

Infrastructure Australia recognises electric vehicle infrastructure as a High Priority – so high time for government to get on board

Comparing the major parties' EV policies in NSW

The Senate gets it, the world gets it, so let’s get Australia on board the great electric vehicle shift

NSW takes an important step toward cleaning the air of vehicle pollution

A 50% EV target could prevent 2,000 deaths and save 41Mt of CO2e by 2030.

National EV Charging Network

Victoria speeding toward zero emissions with electric vehicles

Australia’s Electric Vehicle Industry Gains Momentum: Report

Electric Vehicle industry welcomes ACT’s policy leadership

Electric Vehicle Industry welcomes Minister's support

EV Insights Webinar

Fast charging network a confidence boost for electric vehicles

Qld reclaims 'smart state' honours with nation-leading electric vehicle strategy

Australian government supports electric vehicle leasing

Industry welcomes QLD EV Super Highway

France bans petrol vehicles: What this means for Australia

Top 10 Electric Vehicle Myths Busted

Time to act on electric vehicles

Finkel Review: Electric Vehicles can help shape a better energy system