14/03/2026
When is the 🇦🇺 government going start taxing ELECTRIC VEHICLES $1400 PER VEHICLE
NOW TELL US HOW EV ARE CHEAPER ?
Here some information on fuel taxes for roads
As of February 2, 2026, the Australian federal government collects a fixed fuel excise of 52.6 cents per litre on petrol and diesel.
Australian Taxation Office
This amount is added to the wholesale price of fuel before GST is applied. Here is a breakdown of the costs that go back to the government:
Fuel Excise: A flat, indexed rate of 52.6 cents per litre (as of 2 February 2026), adjusted every February and August in line with inflation.
Goods and Services Tax (GST): A 10% tax is applied to the final retail price of the fuel, which includes the excise.
Total Tax Take: When combining the fixed excise and GST, government taxes often comprise roughly 40% to 50% of the total price at the bowser, depending on the current retail price.
Australian Taxation Office
The average travel for a passenger car in Australia is approximately 11,100 to 13,800 kilometres per year.
The average fuel consumption for a passenger vehicle in Australia is approximately 11.1 litres per 100 km
12,500 KMS DIVIDED BY 100KM X 11.1 = 1387.5 LITRES
FUEL COST SAY $2 PER LITRE = $ 2775 GOVERNMENT COLLECT 50%
THIS = ABOUT $1400 PER ELECTRIC VEHICLE NOT PAYING THEIR WAY
