victoria electric car tax

Ah, Victoria and its love-hate relationship with electric car taxation. As of now, Victoria has introduced a road user charge specifically targeting electric vehicles (EVs), because apparently, EVs don’t contribute enough via traditional fuel taxes. The charge is around 2.5 cents per kilometre driven and is designed to offset the lost fuel excise revenue. This means EV owners pay a bit more for the privilege of zero tailpipe emissions.

New EVs dodge stamp duty until a certain price threshold, but the road user charge applies regardless, so budget accordingly. For the most current rates and exemptions, checking the official Victorian government site or ServiceCentral is your best bet—because who wants surprises in their registration renewal?