I spoke earlier how the Federal Government has announced it is providing $150
million in funding to subsidise loans for electric vehicle purchases. Designed for
workers earning less than $100,000 per year. Surprisingly, the Federal Chamber
of Automotive Industries came out in support of the move despite the fact that EV
sales the world over have slowed and at a time when an increasing numbers of
new and affordable Chinese electric brands and models are entering the
Australian market. I’m not against electric cars, far from it, they offer some
excellent benefits however Chris Bowen’s obsession with subsidizing their
purchase with taxpayer money really irks me – electric car owners don’t pay a
cent for road maintenance whereas petrol or diesel owners contribute 50.6 cents
a litre through fuel excise. Surely it’s time we had a fairer road user charge . I’m
David Berthon

I spoke earlier how the Federal Government has announced it is providing $150 million in funding to subsidise loans for electric vehicle purchases. Designed for workers earning less than $100,000 per year. Surprisingly, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries came out in support of the move despite the fact that EV sales the world over have slowed and at a time when an increasing numbers of new and affordable Chinese electric brands and models are entering the Australian market. I&rsquo;m not against electric cars, far from it, they offer some excellent benefits however Chris Bowen&rsquo;s obsession with subsidizing their purchase with taxpayer money really irks me &ndash; electric car owners don&rsquo;t pay a cent for road maintenance whereas petrol or diesel owners contribute 50.6 cents a litre through fuel excise. Surely it&rsquo;s time we had a fairer road user charge . I&rsquo;m David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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