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national affairs editor James Glenday

Electric vehicle legislation stuck in the Senate as Greens and Labor debate what should be included

The federal parliament is being urged to prioritise and pass the Albanese government's "electric car discount" in the final sitting weeks of this year, which would reduce the cost of some of the most popular zero and low-emissions vehicles by thousands of dollars.

A Labor election promise, the legislation could make popular models, such as the Nissan Leaf, up to $2,000 cheaper for some individuals and $9,000 cheaper for employers who run fleets.

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