In a landmark judgement that will impact the plans of other state governments to implement a Road User Charge on electric vehicles, the High Court of Australia which found that Victoria’s electric vehicle tax is unconstitutional. Two private EV owners, Mr Vanderstock and Ms Davies, brought the constitutional challenge in September 2021, arguing that the […]
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Pricing and specifications on latest IONIQ 5 EV
Hyundai is relaunching the latest model of IONIQ 5 (MY24) with a tweak to the specifications and pricing that puts all models under the limit for the FBT Exemption which will see demand from novated lease buyers soar. It’s an amazing pivot which adapts to the current market conditions and competitive pressures. Fleet buyers can […]
UNSW Sunswift competing in 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The world’s fastest electric vehicle over 1,000km on a single charge is aiming for more glory when it competes in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge next month. UNSW Sydney’s Sunswift 7, a student-built solar-powered car, is attempting to claim the honours against teams from across the globe in an amazing race that covers over 3,000km from […]
Deakin University team for 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin has farewelled 14 students and six staff from the School of Engineering as they set off to take part in the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), a design competition to discover the world’s most efficient electrical car. The Deakin ASCEND team is the only Victorian entry, alongside 41 other teams […]
Update on EV Road User Charge (RUC) in NSW
In NSW, a Road User Charge (RUC) on electric vehicles is planned to take effect in 2027. This will have a major impact on fleets and private EV owners. However, in the budget papers it was highlighted that the current court case in Victoria on RUC may scuttle these plans. Here’s the comments from the […]
NSW Government EV strategy revamped
In the state budget this week, the The Hon. Daniel Mookhey MLC, Treasurer announced that the government is revamping the NSW Electric-Vehicle strategy. “Rather than spending $263 million of the public’s money on private subsidies for electric-vehicle buyers, this Budget will use those funds to build more electric-vehicle infrastructure. Especially charging infrastructure. Especially in regional […]
ANCAP 5 stars at all price levels for BYD
You’ll be unlikely to find a fleet procurement policy that doesn’t mandate a five star ANCAP rating for new car purchases. So new market entrants need to ensure electric and petrol models are safe enough to meet the new 2023 ANCAP test criteria if they plan on talking to Fleet Managers. At the launch of […]
Ford Ranger PHEV option coming in 2025
Ford will offer fleet customers a plug-in hybrid version of Australia’s favourite novated lease 4×4 pick-up from early 2025. Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will combine electric driving capability with the adventure-ready versatility and work-ready dependability fleet customers have come to expect from Ranger. The first ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will mark a significant step forward in […]
NSW stops EV rebates – industry reactions
The Victorian Labour Government was the first to cancel the rebates that encouraged people to buy electric vehicles. Now the NSW Labour Government has followed their lead in the latest budget. It reconfirms that while we have one national flag, we’re operating under different idealogies. While these rebates were only available to private buyers, not […]
EV fleets and fire safety
Five parked cars were destroyed in a blaze at Sydney airport this month, which appears to have originated in the battery of an EV. Investigations are ongoing, but Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW noted that the battery had been removed from a damaged vehicle before the fire started. “If lithium batteries do […]
