Tesla and Hyundai have stated that a state-based electric vehicle (EV) road tax would result in EV owners subsidising hybrid car owners.

Australia

Who

Tesla, Hyundai

What

When

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:12:45 GMT · 3h 1m ago

Where

Australia ·

Why

They argue that such a tax would create perverse outcomes by disproportionately burdening EV owners.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This opposition from major EV manufacturers could influence the implementation and structure of road usage charges for electric vehicles in Australian states.

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https://thedriven.io/2026/07/13/perverse-tesla-and-hyundai-say-state-based-ev-tax-would-mean-electric-car-owners-subsidising-hybrids/
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