Victorian EV tax judged invalid

AutoExec Summary
High Court ruling invalidates Victorian government’s ZLEV road-user tax on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, following a constitutional challenge. The tax, declared unconstitutional, imposed a distance-based charge on ZLEVs, deemed a duty of excise exclusive to the Commonwealth Parliament. Plaintiffs celebrate the decision as a win for EV owners and environmental advocates, criticizing the tax as a deterrent to EV adoption. The ruling sets a precedent against similar legislation in other states, promoting a national approach to road-user charges that do not discourage EV adoption. Electric Vehicle Council calls for sensible road funding reform to support the transition to EVs and decarbonize the transport system.

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