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Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions

The Driven EV News

Federal government tightens efficiency standard for luxury car tax exemptions in a significant win for EVs, particularly in fleet purchases, as it will exclude many hybrid cars. The post Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions appeared first on The Driven.

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Taxes on EVs Cut, Incentives Added in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Import tariffs and the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) will be cut on electric vehicles costing below $84,000 (AUD) in Australia. Taxes on EVs cut, incentives added — the electric future is bright. […]. It is an exciting time to be watching the surge in EV ownership taking place as Labor makes good on its election promises.

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EVs in demand! BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling used cars in Australia

EV Central

Fresh data reveals used electric vehicles are now in high demand as buyers look to cash in on low retained values and tax benefits related to novated leasing. The emergence of the Atto 3 and Model 3 contrasts with previous data released by AutoGrab that used EVs were taking longer to sell in Australia than petrol and diesel cars.

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Tesla Powerwall price drop rolls out in Australia again

Teslarati

Tesla dropped the price of its Powerwall in Australia–for the second time this year– making it more affordable than ever. An email to Tesla Powerwall installers in Australia revealed that the company reduced the price of its home battery storage option by $1,699. In Australia, Tesla Powerall has a 13.5

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Looking More Closely At Victoria’s Road Usage Tax For Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, Victoria became the first jurisdiction in the world to introduce a road usage tax for Plug In Electric Vehicles. Other states are planning to follow here in Australia. Victorian EV owners were coerced into sending their odometer details to the government so that the tax can be calculated.

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Victoria, Australia considers ‘worst EV policy in the world,’ companies respond

Electrek

In Victoria, Australia, the state government is considering implementing a punitive mileage tax specifically on electric cars. The Victorian government currently collects no such tax on gas cars — and doesn’t even collect a gas tax at all.

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Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm calls on Australia to build more battery refineries

Teslarati

While speaking at the annual Minerals Week summit in Canberra, Australia, Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm highlighted the importance of building refineries and factories. The Tesla Chair highlighted that Australia has a lot of potential. It is our opportunity to lose if we fail to act quickly.