Jul 13, 2026 – 11.53amTesla says NSW should scrap its plans for an electric vehicle tax and Australia should adopt a national road user charge that would be paid by all drivers including those who own petrol cars.A NSW parliamentary inquiry has exposed widespread concerns about the state tax on EVs and hybrids that is legislated to begin in July 2027 and sparked calls for reforms on a national level that could result in drivers being charged for road use on top of petrol excise.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles