By 2030, half of all light vehicle sales in Victoria will be Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs). Our Roadmap delivers the long-term vision to roll out this key driver of our clean energy future.
Minister for Public Transport Mr Ben Carroll stated "More than 25 per cent of all emissions in our State come from the transport sector – and private vehicles are the biggest contributor. That’s why the Victorian Government has released
a transport sector pledge and a Zero Emissions Vehicle Roadmap as part of our Climate Change Strategy. The Roadmap sets out the positive steps
we will take to ensure we meet our commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050."
This package includes:
$46 million for Australia’s first public Zero Emissions Vehicle Subsidy Program – providing individual subsidies at the point of purchase of more than 20,000 ZEVs
$19 million to accelerate the roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across regional Victoria and support the charging of EV fleet
$20 million for a ZEV public transport bus trial - and a target for all public transport bus purchases to be ZEVs from 2025
$10 million to replace 400 vehicles in the Victorian Government Fleet (VicFleet) with ZEVs
$5 million to establish a Commercial Sector Zero Emissions Vehicle Innovation Fund
$298,000 for an ‘EV-readiness’ in new buildings study
This package has been made possible by a zero and low-emissions road user charge – a charge that will be a fraction of the motor vehicle-related taxes and charges other vehicle owners pay and ensures all road users contribute to the upkeep of our roads.
Other actions to help remove barriers to the uptake of ZEV technology, as well as leverage opportunities associated with the impact of this technology transition, include:
Setting a target of 50% of new light vehicle sales to be zero emissions by 2030
Supporting further reforms to the National Construction Code in 2022 to make new buildings ZEV-ready
Providing online tools and guidance to increase public awareness and promote uptake of ZEVs, including in corporate and local council fleets
Establishing an expert advisory panel to recommend policies, enabling investments and timelines to support the achievement of the 2030 target
Commencing work on an industry development and transition plan, exploring the opportunities associated with ZEV manufacturing, maintenance, repair and recycling.
The ZEV Roadmap is a whole-of-Victorian-Government exercise, closely linked to the Climate Change Strategy and our interim greenhouse gas emissions targets.
For more information click on the link to the Victorian-Government website "ZEV Roadmap". https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/renewable-energy/zero-emissions-vehicles
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