Discounts on rego and stamp duty for five years are among the raft of initiatives announced by the NT Government today to encourage Territorians to buy electric vehicles.
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Incentives for Territorians to go electric include reduced registration and stamp duty fees for five years, as well as the development of grants for home, workplace and public EV chargers.
There are also plans to promote local skills and innovation in EV technology.
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Environment Minister Eva Lawler said the plan comes after consultation with the community.
"Actions in the Implementation Plan have been directly influenced by feedback from the community, including 79 per cent of respondents supporting the NT Government encouraging EV use and 77 per cent agreeing that now is the right time to encourage EV use. Feedback indicated there is significant support for the NT Government installing EV chargers, as well as setting targets for the NT Government Fleet.
"Implementation of this electric vehicle policy confirms our Government's actions on addressing climate risk to transition to a low-carbon economy. Responding to climate change will not only help us protect our environment, but will support this new industry and the jobs that come with it."
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