ACT’s charge towards zero transport emissions

The ACT Government today released the ACT Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) Strategy which will make ZEVs a more affordable and accessible option for all Canberrans in the years to come.

The Strategy sets out a plan to continue the electrification of our transport system, powering light passenger vehicles with our city’s 100% renewable electricity supply.

Transport currently makes up about 60% of ACT emissions, with 70% of this coming from private transport.

To support uptake, the Strategy sets a new and ambitious ZEV sales target of 80-90% by 2030. The strategy also outlines the intention to commence the phase-out of new light internal combustion engine vehicles from 2035.

Summary of Strategy actions include:

• Expanding the ACT public charge network to at least 180 EV chargers by 2025
• commitments to explore the phase-out of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035
• prohibition of new internal combustion engine vehicles onboarding into taxi and ride-share fleets by 2030
• $2,000 incentives for installation of EV charging infrastructure for apartment buildings
• continued financial incentives for ZEV purchase such as stamp duty waivers, 2 years free registration for new and used ZEVs, as well as zero interest loans of up to $15,000
• incentives to encourage the uptake of electric bikes, motorbikes and trikes
• changes to the Territory Plan to make new multi-unit developments EV ready
• streamlining EV charging application processes for public land
• continued national advocacy and engagement to expand the national EV charge network and improve vehicle emissions standards
• continued action to ensure that 100% of all newly leased Government vehicles are ZEVs where fit for purpose and explore opportunities to replace ACT Government heavy fleet vehicles with ZEVs

With actions like these, owning a ZEV, will only get easier for Canberra households and businesses. We will see Canberra become a more attractive market for zero emissions vehicle businesses and investment, including increased choice and competition in zero emissions vehicle sales and services.

Learn about the future of ZEVs and read the strategy [PDF 1.5MB].

Read about the benefits of owning a zero emissions vehicle.