Over the last few years, we have all, perhaps, become a little desensitised to conspiracy theories.is, frankly, bafflingly naive.
It is only right then that electric vehicles make a fair contribution to pay for the roads they rely on – similar to that paid by petrol and diesel vehicle owners. Let’s be absolutely clear. Any revenue raised from a road user charge will be collected by government for re-investment into public roads and new transport infrastructure. This user charge is also not being delivered in isolation. It comes alongside a commitment to re-invest the proceeds in infrastructure to support electric vehicles, including $25 million for a state-wide fast charging network and $20 million for a trial of zero emission buses.
Other countries and states around the world, including New Zealand, California, South Australia, Oregon, and Utah have already moved to introduce comparable mechanisms and pilots to help pay for their roads into the future.
Until you have to replace the battery. EV's still need maintenance: tyres, brakes etc.