Electra — Australian EV Finder

Heavy vehicle productivity reforms are progressing to help accelerate the adoption of electric trucks in Australia's freight sector.

NSW launches an EV Friendly Towns program to capitalise on record electric vehicle sales and boost regional tourism opportunities across the state.

A Melbourne council offers kerbside EV charging for residents without off-street parking, though the service comes with a significant price tag.

A government report recommends 18 measures to boost EV charging support, including cutting red tape, improving signage, setting reliability standards, and addressing apartment building access.

One Australian state is preparing a road-user charge that could collect $440 million over three years, with EV drivers paying over 3 cents per kilometre unless the Prime Minister introduces a national scheme instead.

Australia's energy market operator has formally recognised electric vehicles as part of the nation's energy system, with the Electric Vehicle Council welcoming the development.

NSW has released a new Electric Vehicle Strategy aimed at reducing costs and improving fuel security, with support from the Electric Vehicle Council and state ministers.

Polestar has halted US sales after failing to secure government approval due to Chinese software restrictions, though the ban doesn't affect Australian operations.

The Electric Vehicle Council proposes a five-point plan to the government as Australian electric trucks remain underutilised amid soaring diesel prices exceeding $3 per litre.

Victoria is falling behind in EV infrastructure development, facing broader challenges beyond just charging capacity that are hampering the state's electric vehicle adoption.

The Federal Government has announced $13.6 million in ARENA funding to expand vehicle-to-grid technology, supporting Amber Electric, BYD, and Starcharge in scaling the infrastructure.

Toyota's strong EV sales in advanced markets show the company could dominate if it committed fully to electric vehicles instead of opposing EV policies in Australia.

Electric vehicles offer Australian drivers cost-of-living benefits as fuel prices rise, though experts say further government action is needed to secure the country's EV future.

The government is winding back the FBT exemption for electric cars after the tax break cost far more than expected, ballooning to 18 times its original forecast.

Most electric cars available in Australia will continue to qualify for the full electric vehicle discount, helping everyday Aussies access more affordable EVs.

Australia's federal government will maintain the Electric Car Discount and EV fringe benefits tax exemption for two more years before capping it at $75,000 and gradually phasing it down.

The Australian EV industry body advocates for a universal charge on all vehicles based on mass and distance travelled, rather than singling out electric cars with targeted taxes.

Some EVs are off-limits for P-plate drivers in Australia, with power restrictions affecting which models young drivers can legally operate.

The Electric Vehicle Council is calling on government and industry to capitalise on current momentum and accelerate the electrification of the Australian economy.

The Electric Vehicle Council has published an open letter to Australian federal and state governments urging action to shift the nation's freight sector away from imported fuel toward locally sourced energy.

Businesses and industry groups are calling on the Australian government to speed up the transition to zero-emission freight and strengthen the nation's energy independence.

The federal government has confirmed the FBT exemption for eligible electric vehicles will continue through to the 2027 financial year, maintaining strong incentives for salary sacrifice.

The Victorian government has announced a $500 million investment in EV charging infrastructure, targeting 2,000 new fast-charging stations across regional Victoria by 2028.

Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) has taken full effect, pushing manufacturers to bring more EVs to market and driving down prices through cross-subsidisation.