EV adoption will continue even if CCD removed, says ChargeNet

ChargeNet is confident EV adoption can and will continue even if the Clean Car Discount (CCD) is removed.

“However, it will be an important tool to encourage growth as a secondhand market for EVs continues to develop,” says ChargeNet chief executive Danusia Wypych, adding the timing of National’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (December 31) could be delayed to optimise support for individuals and industry.

Wypych made the comment when ChargeNet welcomed the National Party’s announcement in April this year that it would “supercharge” EV infrastructure by investing $257 million over four years into building 10,000 EV charging points, and enable a greater strategic focus from private investors on where infrastructure is needed by removing red tape while maintaining co-investment.

ChargeNet says it’s too early to discuss potential policy decisions or actions before a government has been officially formed.

EV dealers are watching and waiting to see what happens too.