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Australian EV costs, explained plainly.
Novated leases, FBT, charging costs and deals, with sources linked and no lease to sell you.
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EV lease calculator: novated lease vs paying outright
See the total after-tax cost of each over the lease term, and your take-home pay saving.
EV FBT exemption 2027: what happens next?
The full exemption runs to 31 March 2027. Here is what is proposed after that.
Home EV charger installation cost
Average installed cost by state, about A$2,277 in Victoria, and what drives the price.
Is a novated lease worth it for an EV in 2026?
How the FBT exemption saves tax, a worked example by salary, and the costs that eat into the saving.
What happens to the EV FBT exemption after March 2027?
The three proposed phases, what a 25% discount means in dollars, and what is still not law.
Home vs public charging costs in Victoria
Real 2026–27 Victorian tariffs, EV plan rates and public fast-charging examples, compared per 100 km and per year.
Best time to charge your EV at home: off-peak, solar and free-power windows in Australia
Free midday windows by state, overnight EV rates, solar, and why the 4pm–9pm peak costs the most.
How to choose a home EV charger in Australia
Types, installed costs by state, smart features, installation rules and which state rebates or loans are still open.
What can go in a novated lease?
25 items you can ask to package, with a provider checklist.
Rule watch
The 2026–27 Budget (5 May 2026) announced changes to the EV FBT discount from 1 April 2027. Treasury released draft legislation in September 2026; as at 19 October 2026 the changes are not yet law. The Government says existing leases won’t be affected. What happens after March 2027. Last checked 19 October 2026.
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