Government Policy and Infrastructure news
Luxury Car Tax (LCT) could be cut for EVs under EU trade deal
European-made EVs could become more attainable as the government considers lifting or exempting the controversial LCT.
Ford & GM switching to Tesla NACS EV chargers in North America
The landmark move will see the first non-Tesla car manufacturer integrate with its Supercharging network
Queensland Electric Super Highway to almost double by 2025
The state government-backed EV charging network will further expand in the next two years.
EV Council calls for massive leap in charger reliability, upkeep and locations in new report
The lobby group has called for Australia’s public EV charging infrastructure to have more ‘redundancy’ and maintenance measures akin to a supermarket or petrol station.
Luxury Car Tax threshold increased for 2023-24
LCT threshold requirements have been lifted again for another financial year
EV charging stations to link regional Australia in $100m project
A nationwide link of fast EV chargers will roll out by 2025 covering rural and regional Australia
Victoria to adopt digital drivers licence in 2024
VIC to join QLD, NSW and SA with regional trial from July
Queensland doubles EV rebate to further lower price barrier
Nine months after Queensland’s EV incentives were introduced, the policy has now been revised by doubling the subsidy for select households with more models eligible
Australia commits to fuel efficiency standards: Details & industry response
The government’s latest consultation paper confirms a new vehicle carbon emissions mandate will be legislated, but time’s still needed
EVs would benefit regional Australians most, report claims
A new report highlights long-distance travelling regional Australian drivers can save billions in fuel costs by going electric, but emissions standards are needed
US EPA proposes strict emissions rules in EV push
The proposed US mandate pushes for electric cars and could save the economy more than A$1.5 trillion – if passed
Australian fuel efficiency standards: 120 city leaders call for strong action
Australian council-elected representatives have signed a petition to urge the federal government to boost the local EV market
Audi plugs into Origin Energy for E-Tron owners
Leading energy provider seeking to promote EV ownership with the dangling carrot of savings at the charger
EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards
A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia
Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas
Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group
Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year
Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024
Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars
Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad
Open letter urges Australian Government to further prevent new fossil fuel projects
The open letter, signed by more than fifty environmental and climate organisations, was circulated in various national newspapers and is open to the public
Waze makes EV charging stops easier
The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations
RACV urges Melburnians to have their say on the state of their roads
Whether you’re riding, driving or walking – RACV wants to know how Melbourne roads can be improved for you
Study finds inflation is increasing interest in EVs, but usual barriers remain
A Deloitte survey has revealed the consumer perceptions of electric vehicles, with expected and some surprising results
Tesla confirms bidirectional charging coming by 2025, but Musk says it’s ‘inconvenient’
Tesla EVs will gain bidirectional charging functionality soon, but CEO Elon Musk has labelled it as “extremely inconvenient”
Tesla to focus on AC charging roll out; V4 Supercharger launches
Tesla has been famous for its widespread Supercharging DC fast-charging network, but is now also focusing on slower AC stations run off renewable energy
Owners’ High Court case against Victoria’s EV tax gets underway
The three day trial begins in Australia’s High Court today
