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Victorian government tax on electric vehicles a ‘disincentive’ to go green, users say – ABC News
The Victorian government yesterday introduced new legislation to Parliament to impose a tax on electric cars and other zero-emissions vehicles, but electric-vehicle…
Electric vehicle owners say taxing them by the kilometre could hurt a movement to go green.
Key points:
- Victoria to introduce a per-kilometre road tax for electric vehicle users
- Regional Victorian users say it is a disincentive for people to take up electric vehicles
- Motorists with fuel-combustion engines pay a fuel tax plus GST on petrol, diesel and gas
The Victorian government yesterday introduced new legislation to Parliament to impose a tax on electric cars and other zero-emissions vehicles.
The…
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