Internal combustion engines (ICEs) are rapidly increasing our transport emissions, and as Australia lags behind the world in progressing electric vehicles (EVs), we will soon become a dumping ground for polluting fossil-fuel cars.
Policy roadblocks are a threat to Australia's fledgling clean transport industry. It's up to you and the Charge Ahead campaign to show our Governments that the community wants to ditch ICE – for good.
We ask that you support ambitious policies to get more Australians in the driver's seat of an electric vehicle, such as:
- Comprehensive EV strategies, including a target for 100% of new car sales to be electric by 2030
- Deferring road user charges until EV uptake reaches 50%
- Providing upfront subsidies to make the purchase costs of EVs on par with ICE vehicles
- Waiving motor vehicle duty and registration fees
- Investment to fill gaps in public and private charging infrastructure, and supporting homes and businesses to be EV ready
Introducing these policies will help grow a thriving EV industry that benefits everyone, and put Australia on the road to being a world leader in clean transport.
Help clean up our roads and accelerate climate action today. Sign the petition.
