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Farmers, builders oppose EV scheme: 'It's not going to work'


Farmers, builders oppose EV scheme: It s not going to work
© Rapid electric vehicle charging station in Auckland New Zealand
Rapid electric vehicle charging station in Auckland New Zealand
Farmers and tradies say the government s clean car package is an unfair tax on them as no alternatives are available for their work vehicles.
From next month, people buying new or used imported electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids will be eligible for a rebate.
But from next year fees of up to $5875 will need to be paid on new combustion-engine vehicles depending on their emissions.
A Toyota Hilux, for example, could incur a fee of almost $3000. ....

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