Motorists in NSW are now closer than ever before to getting behind the wheel of their first electric vehicle (EV) with the NSW Government\u2019s NSW EV Strategy legislation passing through the NSW Parliament.
\nThe NSW Government has committed $490 million towards EVs, helping to cut taxes, provide $3,000 rebates and install ultra-fast EV chargers right across the State.
\nPremier Dominic Perrottet said these incentives make NSW the best place in Australia to buy and drive an electric vehicle.
\n\u201cThis is a comprehensive suite of measures, which ensures we have the right mix in place to boost the take-up of electric vehicles and give people access to the latest technology,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
\n\u201cThe strategy also starts us down the road of long-term tax reform as we embark on phasing out stamp duty on electric vehicles and making sure everyone who drives on our roads contributes to their funding and maintenance.\u201d
\nTreasurer and Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean said the NSW EV Strategy is nation-leading and will ensure at least 50 per cent of new cars sales are EVs by 2030.
\n\u201cTo achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the majority of new cars sold in NSW need to be EVs by 2035,\u201d Mr Kean said.
\n\u201cThis is the beginning of an EV revolution in NSW, with more drivers set to benefit from lower taxes and $3,000 rebates on their next EV purchase.\u201d
\n\u201cOur Strategy is all about helping more drivers to benefit from the latest and best driving technology and I welcome the cross party support for the legislation.\u201d
\nDrivers who have registered a new, eligible EV after 1 September 2021 can apply for a refund of the stamp duty and one of the 25,000 rebates worth $3,000. Applications will open on 1 November 2021.
\nAlso from 1 November, eligible electric vehicles will be able to use Transit T2 and T3 lanes until at least 31 October 2022, making travelling in an EV even easier.
\nMinister for Transport and Roads Rob Stokes said the EV Strategy would help to reduce air and noise pollution created on the State\u2019s roads.
\n\u201cThe transport sector currently makes up one-fifth of carbon emissions in NSW, with almost half of those coming from passenger vehicles,\u201d Mr Stokes said.
\n\u201cThis policy will give the green light to industry to increase model availability and cut the costs of EVs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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