Why switch to an electric fleet
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a big part of Western Australia’s energy future. As we look to decarbonise our state, EVs will become more commonplace, as will the infrastructure necessary to charge them.
Powering a change for the better
Increasing model availability, decreasing vehicle cost, and growing awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of EVs are changing the way people think about their transport options. More and more, businesses are enjoying the advantages of electric vehicles.
The potential to save is only growing in Western Australia
This is starting to change as we see production scaled to meet customer demand. Electric vehicle sales in Western Australia increased by 142% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Across Australia electric vehicles accounted for 8.5% of new cars sold in 2023, compared to 0.78% in 2020.*
This demand has also seen vehicle availability shortages, so there is a chance that even if you are ready to purchase, you may face varying wait times.
The WA Government is driving a brighter energy future.
Here’s how your business can make the most of Western Australia’s push to decarbonise.
Share the cost of charging infrastructure
The WA government are co-funding the cost of EV charging infrastructure with their $15 million grant program. Charge Up is designed to make it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment at their workplace.
The WA Government ‘Clean Energy Car Fund’
In a push to assist with the transition to EVs, the State Government announced the Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme as part of the Clean Energy Car Fund.
The $3,500 electric vehicle rebate is for buyers spending less than $70,000 on a new EV or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (FECV).
Compare the cost of your fleet with an EV
The Electric Vehicle Council have compiled useful tools and calculators to get a better understanding of the cost to own and maintain an EV compared to your current work vehicles - based on where you live and how often your drive.
We all have a role to play in WA achieving net zero emissions by 2050
This is why the State Government has set a target to achieve a minimum 25% EV target for new light and small passenger, and small and medium SUV government fleet vehicles by 2025/26.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I compare an internal combustion engine vehicle to an electric vehicle?
The considerations are the same as when you are comparing models of petrol cars. When comparing ensure you choose like-for-like models for comparison. Then, consider the total cost of ownership, from upfront purchase to ongoing cost of running your vehicle including refueling and servicing.
The Electric Vehicle Council EV have compiled useful tools and calculators to help understand the costs of EV ownership. -
Will Horizon Power be offering an alternative tariff to support EV users?
As part of our EV Orchestration Trial, Horizon Power is considering the impact that EVs will have on our netwroks. This WA first, innovative trial will test two-way charging, also known as bidirectional charging. A technology that allows Electric Vehicles (EV) to not only draw power from the grid but also feed power back into it. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) chargers, could turn EVs into mobile energy storage, helping our customers power their homes and reduce their energy bills.
As part of the EV Orchestration Trial, making sure that the products and services that Horizon Power offers meet the changing needs of the community around EVs is something we’ll be looking at. So... watch this space!
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Can I be subsidised for purchasing an EV in Western Australia?
In a push to assist with the transition to EVs, the State Government announced the Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme. The $3,500 electric vehicle rebate is for buyers spending less than $70,000 on a new EV or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (FECV).
The Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme forms part of the State Goverment ‘Clean Energy Car Fund’, designed to assist Western Australians to transition away from petrol-fuelled vehicles.
Find out more about the rebate here.
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