Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular as people become more environmentally conscious. South Australia is taking the lead when it comes to electric vehicles, with a new action plan that will see more of these cars on the road and a significant investment in charging infrastructure. This is great news for the environment and for people looking to make the switch to electric vehicles!

The electric vehicle action plan for South Australia includes several measures to encourage the uptake of these cars. The government is investing $53.25 million to deliver the plan, aiming to make electric vehicles the common choice for motorists by 2030, and the default choice by 2035, in line with achieving net-zero emission by 2050. They are also working with businesses and organizations to promote the use of electric vehicles, and providing financial incentives for people to switch to these cars.

The government has introduced an electric vehicle subsidy package in support of the uptake of electric vehicles. The $22.7 million subsidy package includes:

• $3,000 purchase subsidy and a 3-year registration exemption for the purchase of eligible new battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

• $12.25 million Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Subsidy (the Scheme), to provide up to 7,500 subsidies of up to $2,000 to households installing EV smart charging systems.

The benefits of electric vehicles are numerous. Removing barriers to uptake will bring forward the following benefits:

• nationally competitive electricity costs

• $25 million of private investment in the implementation of public charging infrastructure, with a focus on priority regional sites

• state-wide employment in charging network construction, innovation and commercialisation

• lowered transport costs for business and households

• reduced noise pollution and improved air quality with associated public health outcomes

• more than 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 (from 2005 levels)

South Australia is leading the way when it comes to electric vehicles, and this is great news for the environment and for those of us who are looking to make the switch to these cars. With the government investing in charging infrastructure and working to promote the use of electric vehicles, there has never been a better time to make the switch!

https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/modern-energy/electric-vehicles