A subsidy for new electric vehicles has been announced to persuade Queensland motorists to switch over. This is how it will work.
Queenslanders are being offered a $3,000 subsidy from the state government to buy an electric car.
With unleaded petrol prices topping $2.20 a litre, it's hoped the cash will motivate some Queenslanders to make the switch in a bid to help the state reach its climate change goals. However, the offer will not apply to all new electric vehicle sales. Here's what you need to know about how the program will work.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy 2022-2032, which she said would "help drive the state's commitment of net-zero emissions by 2050".for upfront car purchases over the next three years., with places like Barcaldine and Longreach coming online soon.
The funding also be used to increase the number of charging stations for electric vehicles, with the Nissan Leaf seen here.
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