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EVS SET TO DROP IN PRICE

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Electric vehicles finally look set to drop in price with Government agreement to cut importers a tax break. The scheme will exempt EVs from import tariffs as well as fringe benefits tax, making the vehicles more affordable. The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed the decision as a “landmark moment” for EV policy in Australia. Chief executive Behyad Jafari said making new EVs easier to buy will turbocharge the creation of a strong second-hand market for EVs, which is vital for affordability. “If the Federal Government combines this bill with new… Read more

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SALES OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN AUSTRALIA MORE THAN TRIPLED IN 2021

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The Electric Vehicle Council has released 2021 sales figures saying that: “Australia at the precipice of an EV economic boom – if the federal government plays its cards right this year.” Sales of electric vehicles (EV and Plug-In Hybrid EV) more than tripled in the past year from 6,900 in 2020 to 20,665 in 2021. They now account for 1.95% market share of new vehicles, up from 0.78% in 2020. TOP 10 EV & PHEV MODELS: Tesla Model 3 (EV): 12,094 MG ZS (EV): 1,388 Mitsubishi Outlander (PHEV): 592 MG… Read more