Another idea is being put forward, to incentivise more people into climate-friendly vehicles
Another idea is being put forward, to incentivise more people into climate-friendly vehicles
1 April 2024
Latest official data shows EVs account for less than five-percent of new car sales since the Clean Car Discount ended three months ago -- down from a monthly average of about 27-percent of sales last year.
From today, EV and plug-in hybrid owners will also need to pay Road User Charges.
Vehicle Import Association Chief Executive Greig Epps says the Government could introduce a tax credit system for people who've owned a clean vehicle for a year.
He says it means people aren't rewarded straight away, but down the track at tax time.
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