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Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape has transformed significantly over the past few years. A standout in this green revolution occurring on our roads is the plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which has gained widespread popularity, largely driven by the electric car discount.

Remunerator, the pioneer of Novated Leasing in Australia, wanted to examine people purchasing a PHEV by a novated lease were located geographically, and whether they were concentrated on specific areas or did they have a broader appeal.

One major component to encourage EV ownership, is having readily available charging stations. Range anxiety is something every new EV driver is familiar with, to help ease this, there have been significant strides towards improving our charging network.

Here are the state-by-state highlights for EV charging.

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, finding cost-effective and convenient charging solutions is a priority for many EV owners. Australian energy giant Origin is stepping up to the plate with its innovative new service, EV Power Up, available through its smartphone app. This groundbreaking service allows Tesla owners to fully charge their cars for less than the price of a cup of coffee! Here's everything you need to know about this exciting new development in EV charging.

The Electric Car Discount has proven successful in encouraging everyday Australians to switch to electric cars. Australia's National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging (NALSOA) show EVs account for 40% of all new novated leases.

With the increased demand in Australia for electric vehicles, manufacturers are releasing new models to cater for the market demand. Here are the 4 latest release electric vehicles that you must know about for your new novated lease:

Dealerships have been reimagined in 2023 with the introduction of the 'mini-showroom'. The showroom has been completely redesigned offering an innovative and engaging shopping experience designed to offer customers an immersive experience intended to inspire and educate.

What is the Electric Car Discount?

The Electric Car Discount is a policy introduced by the Federal Government providing a fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for low and zero-emissions cars from 1 July 2022.

To be eligible for the exemption, cars must meet the following:

• Battery Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Valued below the luxury car tax threshold ($91,387 for FY2024-25)
• First made available for use on or after 1 July 2022

It's official, Toyota have revealed their new all-electric Hilux EV!

The worlds biggest carmaker showed off their new concept for Australia's most popular vehicle at an event in Thailand celebrating 60 years of operations.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) recently awarded $871,000 to Intellihub, a local technology firm, to install 50 of EV Street Side pole chargers across nine Sydney local councils including Waverley, Woollhara, Randwick, Lake Macquarie, Ryde, Singleton, Parramatta, Northern Beaches, and Inner West.

Owning and driving an electric vehicle has just become much more affordable for Australian families following the introduction of the "Electric Car Discoun…

Electric vehicles are the clear future for motoring. Australia has previously been criticized for our slow uptake of electric vehicles. This is about to change though, with each state announcing new strategies to encourage EV ownership.