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01.10.2026 · 12:42 · Road transport

Electric Vehicle Council urges Australia to extend NVES

The Electric Vehicle Council says Australia should extend the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard beyond 2029. The issue matters because the policy is tied to the pace of vehicle electrification in the market.

The Electric Vehicle Council has urged Australia to extend the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, or NVES, beyond 2029. The group framed the debate as one about whether the policy survives past that date and on what terms.

According to the source summary, one in four new cars in Australia is now electrified. The article does not provide further details on the proposed extension or any government response.

SourceAutomotive World · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 30 Sep 2026 · 06:05