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Australia to wind back electric vehicle tax discount from next year

By Eve

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the electric vehicle tax discount in Australia will be wound back starting next year. The policy change signals a shift in the government's approach to EV incentives as the market matures.

Why it matters: Reduced tax incentives could affect fleet purchasing decisions and the broader EV uptake trajectory in Australia, potentially influencing demand forecasts that underpin charging infrastructure investment cases.

Source: https://abc.net.au/ — original title: “Electric vehicle tax discount to be wound back from next year

Published 4 May 2026 (date approximate)

Updated 16 July 2026