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Last updated: 2026-05-14
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.