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FROM THE Editor Is Victoria speeding towards Electric Vehicles too quickly? Subsequent to the Andrews Government $100 million plan to support electric vehicles (EV), it announced that it will provide 20,000 subsidies (a benefit given to an individual or group usually as a cash payment or a tax reduction) of up to $3,000 a piece for EVs, in conjunction with an EV tax. The Government’s intentions are to rise the prevalence of EVs in Victoria from 0.1% to 50% by 2030. However, despite the Andrews Government’s good intentions of introducing an EV tax in Victoria, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance has concerns that implementing an EV tax too early could impede the take-up of EVs. He vociferates a range of issues associated with having an EV tax when such a small percentage of EVs are in the car market. Constance suggests that Victoria should wait until EVs make up 40 to 50% of the car market, otherwise they will be a “laughing-stock of the world”. He also outlined how the Andrews Government has not considered proper incentives – like car parks with charging stations, infrastructure, and waiving of stamp duty – and how the full plethora of opportunities for EVs have not been contemplated. Though it is important to note that he does not, at all, disregard the potential of the idea. Constance concludes that with more thought and decisionmaking, Victoria would be able to make the most out of their idea. Constance said the NSW Government would be four to five years away from imposing any tax on the technology or risk killing off any large-scale uptake, adding that Victoria had been “burned” by rushing into a tax too quickly. Ultimately his viewpoint brings us to question the Andrews Government’s judgement. Even though the Government claims that it will spend $19 million on new charging stations, and $10 million on expanding the Government EV fleet, has there been proper thought? Have they asked themselves, where EV charging stations would be most useful and accessible? Who would receive a subsidy? Would mechanics need to gain further education on EVs? So, whilst the road for EVs is definitely promising, it is still going to be a long drive before Victoria reaches its destination. Toni Peters 6 May 2021
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