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EVs, plug-in hybrids to pay road user charges from 1 April (www.rnz.co.nz)
submitted 10 months ago by Ilovethebomb to c/newzealand
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A few surprises here, namely that PHEVs will pay a lower rate of RUCs, I was under the impression there would be a rebate scheme for petrol purchased.

No revisions to the weight brackets, which I imagine will be necessary before all vehicles eventually go to RUCs.

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[–] Ilovethebomb 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This is precisely why the plan is to eventually go RUCs for all.

Although a Prius is a very clean vehicle itself, and encouraging people to use more efficient vehicles in general is a good thing.

[–] Viper_NZ 2 points 10 months ago

One of the benefits of excise tax is it rewards lower polluting vehicles with fewer fees.

However they end up doing it (emissions tax, tiered RUC?), I hope this incentive remains. But considering that'd essentially be a 'ute tax' on running costs I can't see this government doing it.