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‘Disastrous’ or a smart move? How Victoria’s case for an electric car usage tax stacks up – The Guardian
As Australia lags in the global take-up of electric vehicles, there are concerns the proposed tax would raise prices and put off potential buyers
The Victorian government has proposed a new road usage tax for electric vehicles, mirroring moves in South Australia that some critics are saying could dissuade prospective buyers.
The tax would look to charge motorists 2.5c a kilometre for electric vehicles, while a 2c/km charge would be applied to plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Victorias treasurer, Tim Pallas, announced the new charges as part of the lead-up to the release of the state budget, saying he hoped the tax would create a fairer system for…
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