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Electric Vehicles

Call to extend FBT concession to EV charging infrastructure

A share of the $20 billion being spent to connect renewable energy projects to the national grid should instead fund the extension of fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions to cover not only EVs but also household battery storage, solar panels, and EV charging facilities.

Sydney gets new EVX Polecharger points

Eight new EVX Polecharger locations have been established in Sydney for EV charging. EVX thanks the City of Sydney, Ausgrid, and its collaborators for bringing the project to fruition.

EVs plentiful for consumers

The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is encouraging consumers to take advantage of the ready supply of battery electric vehicles (BEV) available in showrooms. Dealerships across Australia say wait times for EV buyers have been slashed in recent months, says the AADA.

Taycan 4S Cross Turismo does 5000km across Australia

Porsche ambassador, former Formula One driver and endurance racing champion Mark Webber helped drive a Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo from Darwin to Bondi Beach in 19 days, reaffirming the power and viability of EVs in long-distance travel.

BYD’s first Megastore opens in Sydney

BYD's first global Megastore officially opened to the public at Alexandria, New South Wales, on the weekend of September 16 and 17, providing an immersive experience of cutting-edge electric vehicles, state-of-the-art technologies, and a glimpse into the future of sustainable mobility.

NSW EV ‘backflip a betrayal’

Reports the Minns Labor Government in New South Wales will scrap a $3000 EV subsidy and reintroduce an EV stamp duty have prompted a blast from the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).