The Goodcar National EV subsidy
We have re-launched our own Goodcar EV Subsidy, worth up to $3,000!
With 15 million petrol cars still guzzling fuel, it's high time we make EV’s even more pocket-friendly than ever before.
In the face of disappearing Govt incentives in a time that we need more action, we've released our very own EV subsidy that offers up to $3,000 off a Goodcar.
This is a fully funded initiative by Good Car to make a point and help more access the value of EVs
With fairness at the forefront, our aim is to make it easier for ALL Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
Believe it or not, driving a petrol car actually costs more per month compared to buying an EV and powering it up with your home's electricity. Then add in servicing costs and higher maintenance requirements, and your petrol car becomes a literal money pit. Petrol car drivers are a massive $2,500 - $3,000 poorer every year! Over five years, making the switch to electric driving can save the average household a jaw-dropping $12,500-$15,000.
And the folks who need those savings the most can least afford a brand new car - that's where our EV subsidy steps in.
Most Australians buy pre-owned petrol cars, more costly to run and own.
Subsidies can be an incredibly powerful tool if structured correctly.
But there's a drawback in Australia – the EV subsidies provided by governments have only ever applied to brand new vehicles.
The automotive industry reports that a little over 1,000,000 NEW CARS are sold every year. In the meantime over 3,000,000 used cars are bought and sold every year. The majority of average car buyers in this country buy pre-owned vehicles.
So why are we not helping the majority of Australians make the switch to electric rather than stay stuck in a world of increasing costs of running a dirty smelly petrol car?
In real terms, New EVs are still unaffordable for many Australians and will remain so for quite some time.
We believe this is a huge opportunity for our governments to ease cost of living but also accelerate the transition to cleaner transport. It means that the incredible savings households can experience by switching to an EV are simply out of reach for the majority.
And that's why we're taking matters into our own hands. We firmly believe that subsidies can be designed in a better way, and we're backing up our words with action.
Introducing our means-tested subsidy up to $3,000. With our help, an average Australian household can save up to $15,000 in car costs over a span of 5 years. That's goodness in action.
Add your voice to the call for greater support for all Australians to make the switch
We started the Good Car Company because we are in a climate crisis.
We recognised the importance of switching to electric vehicles (EVs). Now we need to get all Governments to help make the EV transition happen, and support EVs for all!
This transition and the benefits to those struggling with cost of living is happening too slowly.
Helping more people ease the cost of living and giving petrol the flick
EVs will help break the cost of living pressures for so many
This transition is not happening fast and people's household budgets are hurting
Petrol is $2 a litre and interest rates are sky rocketing 😞. Everyone is looking at ways to ease the load. Driving Petrol can cost up to $200 more a month for a household compared to charging on a homes electricity (even more if you have solar)
We are actively advocating for government support and taking proactive steps by importing affordable electric cars.
How does the Good Car Subsidy work at a glance
Everyone can participate. The Goodcar EV Subsidy is means tested, to ensure maximum benefits goes to people who need it most benefit the most.
It applies to all of Good Car Co.'s affordable EVs up to the value of $50,000, that are listed on our online EV Marketplace.
It's a quick and easy process with a few questions where you give a quick assessment of things like high level income and assets and your subsidy is calculated to apply to any Good Car available.
NFP, Social enterprises, B-corps and small businesses can also claim the subsidy.
How much will I save by having an EV
See how much better off your household could be by going electric
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Why are Good Car offering its own subsidy?
Subsidies can be an effective tool to increase the uptake of EVs.
The problem is
- They're quickly vanishing as State govts remove them and;
- The subsidies offered by government in Australia only apply to new vehicles which are in limited supply and lets face it, even with subsidies, still out of reach for many Australians.
We think this is totally unfair and inequitable, because it means the amazing savings you can get from switching to an EV (think $2,500 to $3,000 per year) are out of reach for most.
We think subsidies can be better designed and we’re putting our money where our mouth is.
We are offering a means tested subsidy up to $2,500 for second hand EVs. Our subsidy can save an average Australian household up to $15k in car transport costs over 5 years.
That's game changing for the average household!
Am I eligible for the subsidy
While we want to provide those that need the most help in accessing EVs we don't want to exclude anyone.
Whether its the primary car for use, your second car in the home or you're another business out there "Doing Good" we want to help as many as possible to make the switch.
For more information see below or click here
Do I need to apply to the government for any of this subsidy
This is a fully funded initiative by Good Car to make a point and help more access the value of EVs
You can add your voice and call for more action by joining our petition on this page.
What do I do with my petrol car?
Are you wondering about who can help you get out of your smelly old petrol car?
Well you can sell it privately.
Or we can introduce you to our partners that make the trade in process quick and easy so you give petrol the flick and swap into the joy of driving electric.
It's a simple 2 step process where you simply upload some information on your current car, receive a no obligation, competitive quote back hassle free. The next step is yours.
For more information see below or click here
Thinking about Financing on your EV?
We also work with two awesome and ethical finance providers who are partnering with us on the mission to make EVs more accessible and get you into an EV ASAP.
You may already know them... Brighte and Plenti.
AND, our good friends at Brighte are now offering pre-approval for your EV financing to make shopping even easier! Simply get approval and then come choose your car.
This means you can shop in our marketplace ready to go electric AND claim your subsidy as well. See more detail below.
Simply complete the form on our Finance page below and we'll kick things off - you could be driving electric within weeks!
For more information see below or click here
Electrify Everything
EVs are the single biggest action we can take to electrify our homes and lives. Powered by a future of renewable energy, it's the movement we need to create real change for our climate and communities .
Good Car Co is a certified Social Enterprise and we work throughout Australia to deliver more affordable EVs.
We are proud to be doing our part to transition to a sustainable future, one car at a time and help more people access the economic benefits of clean electric transport.
For more info on what Good Car Co and other like minded organisations are doing in terms of positive action click on the below.