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Cassandra Morgan

Raw deal for hybrid drivers in EV tax scheme 'shambles'

A report by Victoria's ombudsman suggests hybrid vehicle drivers are not being treated fairly. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorians who drive electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being slugged with unfair charges under a tax scheme the Greens say has been a "dog's breakfast" from the start.

The Victorian government in 2021 introduced the Australian-first zero and low emission vehicle charge in a bid to level the playing field for drivers given those with the greener cars paid nothing or little towards maintaining the state's roads.

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