National and ACT reaffirm plans to cancel Clean Car Discount • Autotalk
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National and ACT have both reaffirmed their previously announced plans to cancel the Clean Car Discount, a decision highlighted during a political debate last night. This announcement took place at the Motor Trade Association’s political debate, which was held online in Wellington. Moderated by TV political journalist Lloyd Burr, the panel consisted of National transport […]

I’m curious to know what others think of this.

I’m personally for keeping it as I see the benefit coming in a few years having many more EV’s available in the second hand market. Currently it’s pretty much dominated by mainly Nissan Leaf’s at the lower end of the secondhand market.

I know of a few people as well who have bought EV/Hybrids recently that would not have even considered going for EV’s or even hybrids without the rebate.

  • biddy@feddit.nlEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If there was an alternative that isn’t likely to take multiple generations to implement, I would agree, but that is not the case?

    This isn’t an either or, we’re causing a climate emergency that’s going to last far longer than multiple generations. We need to be doing everything, as soon as possible.