Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy

Queensland's Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy

• The 10-year strategy aims to support Queensland's shift to zero net emissions by 2050.
• The strategy has targets to accelerate Queensland toward a cleaner, greener transport future.

Development and Engagement

• The strategy is a whole-of-Queensland Government strategy developed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Department of Energy and Public Works.
• The strategy aligns with the Queensland Transport Strategy, supporting strategic outcomes.
• The development involved extensive engagement with the community, industry, interest groups, and local and state government.
• 4,600 Queenslanders contributed to the public survey, nearly 200 written submissions, and direct engagement with over 100 key stakeholders and experts.

Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan

• The plan details key initiatives and actions to shift Queenslanders to zero emission vehicles between 2022 and 2024.
• The plan focuses on alternative fuels, new and emerging technologies, and vehicle modes.
• It aims to increase zero emission vehicle uptake across Queensland households, communities, businesses, and government fleets.

Benefits of Zero Emission Vehicles

• Replacing internal combustion engine vehicles with zero emission vehicles reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves urban air quality, and health.
• It supports industry and the energy sector to create more sustainable jobs across growing sectors, such as the renewables industry.

Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme

• The scheme makes new zero emission vehicles more affordable by reducing upfront costs for Queenslanders.
• Households earning less than or equal to $180,000 per year are eligible for more financial assistance.
• Applications for the enhanced scheme open from 1 July 2023.
• Eligible vehicles must be purchased on or after 1 July 2023.
• Vehicles not eligible for a rebate include those used for business purposes or leased vehicles.

Public Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Options

• A $10 million co-fund will support more public charging options in partnership with third-party providers.
• The charging infrastructure scheme aims to ensure Queenslanders and tourists can charge in more locations across Queensland.

Government Fleet Vehicles

• All eligible government fleet vehicles will be replaced with electric vehicles as current leases expire.
• Replacement will occur when a suitable alternative is available and appropriate for business needs.

Measuring Effectiveness

• The strategy's effectiveness will be measured through improved data sharing, customer surveys, and measuring outcomes from each of the priority areas.

Electric Vehicle Snapshot

• The electric vehicle snapshot provides an overview of measurable zero emission vehicle statistics.
• It includes the registration of zero emission vehicles in Queensland suburbs, market share of different models, and Queensland Electric Super Highway use.
• Figures presented in the snapshots are from registration and sales data collected by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

This quiz explores Queensland's 10-year strategy to transition to zero emission vehicles and support the state's goal of zero net emissions by 2050.