Australia will get a “sugar hit” of new electric vehicles even before the Albanese government’s new fuel efficiency standards are introduced next year, the Electric Vehicle Council says.
Australia will get a “sugar hit” of new electric vehicles even before the Albanese government’s newBut the new rules need to mirror tough laws in the US and Europe to be effective, rather than being “watered down” by the motor industry, the peak industry council says.
But with the price of EVs in Australia mostly over $50,000 – with 10 models available for more than $100,000 – electric cars have become a status symbol for wealthy, inner-city residents. There are about 83,000 EVs on Australian roads, mostly in the big capital cities.Based on the strong start to 2023, EVs now account for about 6 per cent of car sales, said Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari.
Mr Jafari said he expected car manufacturers to stall the new fuel efficiency standards for as long as possible up to 2030 when it was clear it needed to be ramped up as soon as possible for Australia reach its 43 per cent emissions reduction target by the end of the decade. Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said Australians want access to cheaper electric vehicles.Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen and Transport Minister Catherine King said they hope to have legislation through parliament later this year on new fuel efficiency standards after more consultation with industry.
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