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.

    • 2tapry@lemmy.nz
      4·
      1 year ago

      I would suggest reconsidering. EVs make terrible cats.

      Agree, they just don’t purrrrr like real ones.

    • NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nz
      1·
      1 year ago

      Hmmm now that you mention it… an electric cat might be a bit less of a commitment (currently weighing up whether we are likely to explore working overseas in the coming years or not before deciding whether or not to get a cat).