Government to give $6,000 rebate to drivers switching to EVs worth up to $68,000
The minister said it could ease financial pressure on households by saving thousands in petrol costs.
“We also want to see fleets transition to further drive down emissions. That’s why Queensland businesses can apply for up to five rebates per financial year, providing an opportunity for local businesses to make the switch to electric fleets,” he said.Research by the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland shows the boosted rebate would make some electric models the same cost or cheaper than a comparable petrol vehicle.
New electric car sales rose by 79.6% in the first three months of the year in Queensland, according to the Australian Automobile Association’s EV Index. “We’re expecting a rapid uptake in electric cars in the coming years and governments must prioritise funding to expand our network of charging stations to ensure we can keep up with demand,” RACQ general manager of advocacy, Joshua Cooney, said.
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