Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebate, becoming nation’s most generous scheme

Government to give $6,000 rebate to drivers switching to EVs worth up to $68,000

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Queensland has doubled incentives for drivers to get behind the wheel of electric cars, making it the most generous state in Australia for switching to EVs.

Drivers will now be eligible for a $6,000 subsidy under the Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme when they buy an electric vehicle worth up to $68,000.

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