Overview
- The Net Zero Plan commits to reducing emissions 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035.
- Published advice indicates EVs need to reach about 85% of passenger sales by 2035, with 75% for commercial vehicles.
- The government announced $40 million for kerb‑side and public charging and scheduled a 2026 review of the vehicle efficiency standard.
- The plan warns of cybersecurity risks from foreign‑owned connected devices, including EVs, as Chinese‑made models make up a large share of local sales.
- Ministers say there is no EV sales target, while policy tensions grow over road‑user charging and generous novated‑lease tax breaks, with EVs currently near 10% of new sales.