FLEETDRIVE these are the available incentives across Australia :
• The Federal government is offering a decrease on the Luxury Car Tax ( LCT ) with the ‘ green ’ vehicle threshold increased to to $ 79,659 for fuel-efficient vehicles as of July 2021 .
• $ 79.9 million in funding from Australian Renewable Energy Agency ’ s ( ARENA ) Future Fuels Fund , to expand Australia ’ s fast charging infrastructure .
• EV sales targets in NSW , VIC , and SA
• Stamp duty tax breaks in ACT , VIC , QLD , NT , and Tas
• Rebates in vehicle prices in NSW , VIC , and ACT ( up to $ 3000 in subsidies depending on the State )
• Free or discounted vehicle registrations in VIC , NT , ACT , and Tas
• Investment in charging infrastructure in all States and Territories
• Government fleet usage in all States and Territories
• Introduction or road user charge in NSW , VIC , SA , and NT
• Improving building readiness for electric vehicles in NSW , VIC , SA , NT , and ACT
Buy-In . Transitioning to an EV fleet requires continuous support not only from upper management and stakeholders but from staff and drivers as well . It is a people-driven decision to say the least . As a fleet manager , it is important to engage everyone early on so you can develop a transition plan that reflects the interests of all the people in your organisation .
To garner management and stakeholder buy-in , it ’ s important to lay down the fiscal and environmental impact of electrifying your fleet .
The cost of moving to EVs is decreasing by the day as battery and charging technology improves and more vehicle supply enters the market . Using EVs can also lower daily operations costs by slashing fuel spending and vehicle maintenance which can reflect in your vehicles ’ whole of life cost .
As far as the environment is concerned , adopting alternative fuel vehicles like EVs is one of the best ways to run a sustainable organisation . Reducing your organisation ’ s carbon footprint is essential not only to meet government-mandated emissions targets but also to reduce our environmental impact .
On the other hand , gaining driver and staff buy-in means anticipating and addressing the potential challenges that the EV transition might bring to light . Recharging EVs may result in longer wait times for drivers and so implementing effective scheduling and logistics planning will become necessary .
Preparing drivers is also important so vehicle training sessions focusing on one-pedal driving , regenerative braking , and vehicle maintenance need to be put in place . Introducing them to tools that can optimise and improve their experience like charge point trackers can also help .
The future of transport undoubtedly rests on electric vehicles . As fleet managers and operators , we have a key role in paving the way for a more sustainable future . BY implementing a strategic , scalable , and cost-effective EV transition plan , we can ensure that our switch to EVs will become a successful one .
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