Some Canberrans could face higher car registration fees as the ACT government's push for a transition to electric vehicles ramps us.
Vehicles registration will instead be based on emissions
"We are transitioning away from a weight-based registration system where you pay more the heavier your vehicle is, to an emissions-based registration system where you will pay less if you have a zero-emission vehicle," Mr Barr said. Today, Mr Barr announced that stamp duty exemption would also extend to second-hand electric vehicles from August 1.
The Zero Emissions Vehicles Strategy also details the government's plan to expand the network of charging stations across the territory, ensuring there are at least 180 available charging stations by 2025.By next year, the government says it will be mandatory for all new multi-unit residential and commercial buildings to include electric vehicle charging stations and all new other builds should be "EV ready".