Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said he is working with states and territories ‘on the future of road-user charging’ for electric vehicles as fuel excise revenue decreases

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Electric car drivers could be hit with a road tax, with the federal MP Tanya Plibersek framing it a “sensible” move as more people switch to EVs.

Ahead of the federal government’s productivity roundtable next week, the idea of a road tax has been floated as an idea to ensure money is set aside for road upkeep.

Source: Guardian - World News