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Matthew Elmas

More than tax breaks needed to sell millions of electric vehicles

Electric vehicle subsidies are bringing down costs for motorists but advocates say more must be done to meet climate targets. Photo: Getty

Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming cheaper as governments step up their efforts to convince motorists to switch from petrol cars, but advocates say more action is needed to ensure millions more can be sold before a crucial 2035 deadline.

Discounts of more than $11,000 will soon be available to Australians looking to purchase an EV as the Senate considers new federal tax breaks for green vehicles which, combined with state government subsidies, aims to reduce the high sticker price of green cars.

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