Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Interesting that there seems to be a backlash in the UK now that EVs are more expensive to refuel than diesels, from several articles I have read.
Regards PhilipA

Really?

Any links?

Originally Posted by scarry

Really?

Any links?

I think its the High Court tax case- Federal and two Victorians V states on taxation levied by Comonwealth not states.


The EV Road User charge here in Mexico is in the firing line at the High Court.

High Court to hear challenge against Victoria's electric vehicle tax, determine if levy is unconstitutional

Might be like watching paint dry as we all know we all need to pay either via state or Federal for road upkeep

I needed a motor vehicle to drive on the road. Any vehicle requires that I source and/or pay for the fuel it uses to get me where I want to go. I have registration and other government charges (both existing and those they may wish to charge)to pay because I am a road user. That's the reality I face with my current vehicles and any I buy in the future.

This vehicle was ordered under the laws of land as they exist. Yes the removal of the FBT on this vehicle was appreciated as it meant I was able to afford to do it, but I did it knowing what I have laid out above, not to 'avoid' any tax, levy or charge, but like all things to maximise the advantage to me under the existing legislation.

For me an EV is not about dodging paying for fuel, taxes or whatever. I bought (well ordered ) one as outlined above, not expecting a free ride (other than when I source my own fuel for it). Here endeth the rant!

Originally Posted by Narangga

I needed a motor vehicle to drive on the road. Any vehicle requires that I source and/or pay for the fuel it uses to get me where I want to go. I have registration and other government charges (both existing and those they may wish to charge)to pay because I am a road user. That's the reality I face with my current vehicles and any I buy in the future.

This vehicle was ordered under the laws of land as they exist. Yes the removal of the FBT on this vehicle was appreciated as it meant I was able to afford to do it, but I did it knowing what I have laid out above, not to 'avoid' any tax, levy or charge, but like all things to maximise the advantage to me under the existing legislation.

For me an EV is not about dodging paying for fuel, taxes or whatever. I bought (well ordered ) one as outlined above, not expecting a free ride (other than when I source my own fuel for it). Here endeth the rant!

People who order diesel utes were being given "instant write off" which is a massive tax dodge. No one is complaining about that??

For business only.
Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

People who order diesel utes were being given "instant write off" which is a massive tax dodge. No one is complaining about that??

But there is no depreciation of the vehicle over the years.

When the vehicle is moved on,the sale price becomes income,depending on the vehicles write down value,less the GSTWhich was the same as before.

So it is not really as big a tax dodge as some think.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

For business only.
Regards PhilipA

For business only or Business use only Almost every tradey deer hunters 4wd work ute accounts might need a SHHHHHHHHH

Deer is hanging up for a week or two Jerky and 80kg or more pending

EVs can be much more it seems

"Ice racing an electric bike in Sweden in February, for more than just fun.

Remember RGNT? It’s been a while since we last heard from the Swedish electric bike maker, but that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t been busy. Besides building its electric motorbike lineup for customers, members of the team have also set themselves a new goal: To beat the World Speed Record on ice for an electric motorcycle.
How does the RGNT team plan to do this? With its specially-built Project Aurora ice race bike. If you’re going to be in Sweden on February 24 and 25, 2023, then you may want to check out the SMA Svenska Motorsport Alliansen Speed Weekend in Årsunda. That’s where RGNT engineer Timmy Eriksson will be racing a modified RGNT No. 1 Classic SE, and hopefully making history in the process. "