VOTE: Should EV Drivers Pay a Road-User Charge?

'Phased' charge for EV owners on the horizon

A phased road user charge for electric vehicles in Australia is being drawn up by the federal government, according to reports.Treasurer Jim Chalmers hinted this week a charge for EV owners in place of the fuel excise tax was likely.Industry sources familiar with the discussions say heavy electric vehicles would be the first to fall under any user charge, the Australian Financial Review reports.READ MORE: Bizarre ploy to find Sydney's mystery …

VOTE: Should EV drivers pay a road-user charge?

The Albanese government has not ruled out the possibility of a new road-user charge for Aussies who now have an EV. Vote in our poll.

Chalmers moves to phase in EV road user charge

The Albanese government is working on plans for a road user charge that would start with heavy electric vehicles.

Why the FBT exemption for EVs isn’t under threat … yet. And why there’s every chance you’ll be paying a road user charge soon - EV Central

An expert on government automotive policy has described the  recent recommendation to axe the EV Fringe Benefits Tax exemption as a “kite flying exercise” but conceded a national road user charge is looking more likely.

A road-user charge for electric vehicles is just another cash grab

So, you give your kid pocket money each week to get lunch from the school canteen. But they're not buying…

EV Road User Charge Discussions Accelerate

A road user charge for EV use in Australia seems inevitable. But should common sense prevail, it won't just apply to electric vehicles.