victoria ev tax high court

The High Court torpedoed Victoria’s per‑kilometre EV tax in October 2023, finding it unconstitutional because only the Commonwealth can levy an excise-like charge. Translation: the state’s ZLEV distance charge is gone, odometer reporting was halted, and motorists have been eligible for refunds of amounts paid. As of now, there’s no separate per‑km EV tax in Victoria, though a national scheme has been floated more times than a politician’s promise. Keep an eye on the feds; until they move, you’re back to the usual rego and road rules—no tape measure on your odometer required. Neat outcome for EV owners, less neat for state coffers.