A new article every morning on ATO policy, electric vehicle FBT changes, market trends, and practical guides for Australian salary packagers.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirms electric vehicle tax concessions face review ahead of MYEFO, but says it is not the time to scrap support.
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Dealership holdings of demonstrator and near-new electric cars jumped nearly 69% in three months, creating fresh bargaining power for novated lease buyers.
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Tesla has launched ultra-fast 415kW Supercharger plugs in Sydney, setting a new benchmark for Australian public charging speeds ahead of a broader national rollout.
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Peak dealer body the AADA has called for an urgent pause on new car marques entering Australia, after dealership profitability slipped into negative territory for the first time since 2008.
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Outer suburban households are driving a surge in novated lease EV uptake as families look to salary packaging and the Electric Car Discount to combat high living costs.
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Combined sales of battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles made up 51.2% of all new vehicle deliveries across Australia in October 2026.
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A fresh federal push will tackle strata roadblocks to electric vehicle charging, giving apartment dwellers a clearer path to running an EV on a novated lease.
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The ATO has published updated guidance detailing how the proposed phased changes to the electric car FBT exemption will operate between 2027 and 2029.
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Battery electric vehicles accounted for 23.1 per cent of Australian new car sales in October, up from 7.3 per cent a year ago, according to the latest official industry data.
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Legislation introducing a phased wind-down and a $75,000 price cap for the EV fringe benefits tax exemption has passed the House of Representatives, heading next to the Senate.
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Fresh Electric Vehicle Council data shows Tesla and Polestar deliveries surged 86% over the first ten months of 2026, led by strong appetite for electric SUVs.
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Tesla has urged the Australian government to apply any future road user charge to every vehicle type, warning an EV-only tax would unfair penalise cleaner cars.
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Legislation adjusting the federal electric car fringe benefits tax exemption has been formally introduced to Parliament, confirming key cut-off dates and grandfathering protections for novated leases.
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A major ten-year report from the Electric Vehicle Council shows Australian EV uptake accelerating rapidly, with a new electrified car sold every 100 seconds.
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Affordable second-hand electric cars now account for a quarter of used EV transactions in Australia, driven by a surge in near-new dealer demonstrator models.
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MG Motor Australia has officially launched the all-electric MGU9 dual-cab ute with 3.5-tonne towing and pricing below the Luxury Car Tax threshold.
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Factory-backed brand Xpeng is rolling out 66 dealer and service locations across Australia by December, smoothing ownership concerns for novated lease buyers.
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Australia's largest dealership group, Eagers Automotive, has agreed to acquire full ownership of EV Dealer Group, consolidating its national retail arm for BYD vehicles.
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New South Wales has passed strata reforms preventing bodies corporate from unreasonably blocking EV chargers, removing a major hurdle for apartment residents wanting an electric car.
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Mazda Australia has introduced a nationwide $2,000 cashback incentive for buyers packaging its new 6e sedan and CX-6e SUV before the end of 2026.
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Polestar Australia has hit out at the federal government's roadmap to pare back fringe benefits tax exemptions on electric vehicles, warning it risks slowing adoption.
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ARENA and JET Charge have launched a $5.35 million trial deploying up to 130 bidirectional EVs to test how fleet vehicles can power the grid and earn money.
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Chinese automotive giant Changan is establishing direct factory-backed distribution for its Deepal brand in Australia, taking over from independent importer Inchcape.
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bp pulse has opened a 24-bay ultrafast charging precinct at Melbourne Airport, expanding fast turnaround charging for salary packaging drivers.
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A federally backed $1.43 million roadmap led by the Electric Vehicle Council will map Australia's public charging demand and infrastructure gaps through to 2035.
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Australia's electric SUV pricing has dipped below $30,000 drive-away with the arrival of the Leapmotor B03X, unlocking record-low novated lease payments for salary packaging employees.
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BYD is expanding its Australian dealer and support network to tackle parts availability and servicing turnaround times as electric vehicle fleet volumes climb.
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CPA Australia is pressing the Federal Government to tweak draft legislation so placing a car order locks in the full fringe benefits tax exemption before new thresholds take effect.
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Used electric car sales jumped 29.8 per cent in September as tightening stock and steady demand reshaped Australia's second-hand vehicle market.
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Real-world salary packaging data reveals the Tesla Model Y is Australia's top novated lease pick, finishing ahead of newcomer electric SUV rivals.
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A federally backed project will map charging choke points across Australia to help install infrastructure where drivers need it most.
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With proposed changes to the electric car discount looming, employees eyeing EVs priced over $75,000 face a narrowing window to lock in a full FBT exemption.
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As interest in electric cars hits fresh highs, fresh insurance data shows policy premiums can run higher than petrol equivalents, making salary-packaged cover crucial.
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Official sales figures for September reveal battery electric cars outsold petrol vehicles for a second consecutive month, driven by fuel costs and tax concessions.
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The Federal Government has confirmed a three-stage wind-back of the electric vehicle FBT exemption. Existing novated leases are grandfathered for the life of the agreement.
Source: 2026 Federal Budget
A side-by-side comparison of total cost of ownership for a $65,000 vehicle — novated lease with salary packaging versus a standard secured car loan.
Source: ATO
Key questions for HR and payroll before you apply for a novated lease — policy, providers, caps, and payroll integration.
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The ATO sets mandatory minimum balloon payments based on lease term. A 36-month lease requires a 46.88% residual — payable from after-tax income.
Source: ATO
Salary sacrificing a car reduces your taxable income, which can lower compulsory HELP repayments — an often-overlooked saving.
Source: ATO
Industry data shows novated lease volumes reached new highs in 2025, driven largely by electric vehicle uptake through employer salary packaging programs.
Because the finance company — not you — purchases the vehicle, GST on the purchase price can be claimed as an input tax credit, effectively reducing the cost by up to $6,334.
Source: ATO
The 2025–26 fuel-efficient LCT threshold captures a growing range of EVs. Understanding this cap is essential when comparing novated lease quotes.
Source: ATO
Plug-in hybrids are no longer classified as zero or low emissions vehicles for FBT purposes on new arrangements. Pre-existing binding commitments are protected.
Source: ATO
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