Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

Australia's First Electric Vehicle Strategy

The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring that Australian’s are not left behind as the global economy shifts towards a cleaner and lower emissions economy. Currently our uptake of new low-emissions vehicles is 2%, significantly below the global average of 9%.

Australia needs a National Electric Vehicle Strategy and in the coming weeks a discussion paper will be released for wide consultation. This strategy will focus around improving uptake, affordability and choice.

“This is vital because, currently, there are only 8 electric vehicle choices below $60,000. This is unaffordable for everyday Australian’s, and it is time Australians reap the benefits of cheaper and cleaner transport” Ms Stanley said.

The previous Coalition Government refused to face the reality that the future is in electric vehicles, and the Albanese Government will not make the same mistake. This national approach will bring consumers, industry and state governments together to maximise the benefit to Australians.

This will work along side the Driving the Nation plan which will build the infrastructure needed to support the uptake of electric vehicles.

Media Contact: Anne Stanley MP (02) 8783 0977