A recent decision by the Australian High Court to rescind an electric vehicle (EV) road user tax in the state of Victoria has made headlines. While some EV drivers celebrated the court’s decision, others criticized EV drivers as free loaders. The road user tax for zero and low-emission vehicles was introduced to ensure a fair and sustainable revenue base for road network investments. While some argue that the road user tax is a reasonable price to pay for EV drivers, others believe it may discourage people from buying EVs. Overall, the future of the road user tax in Australia remains uncertain.

Source: The Guardian October 21, 2023 10:38 UTC