Transport Minister Michael Wood has reluctantly admitted
that while he plans to halt his car subsidy if too much
money is paid out, he has no similar measure to make sure
his policy doesn't turn into a tax grab, National’s
Transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.
“How
is it fair that under Labour’s Car Tax the Government will
stop paying the rebate out for those who can switch to an
electric vehicle but it will keep charging farmers and
tradies a tax on their utes?
“The Minister will let
this policy turn into another tax grab from
Labour.
“Labour’s Car Tax is already punitive and
unfair. There are plenty of New Zealanders who have jobs or
lifestyles that require more than what an electric vehicle
can offer them but Labour is intent on punishing
them.
“The people who benefit will be higher-income
earners who now don’t have to pay as much for a Tesla. We
don’t think it’s fair to make tradies pay more for a
Hilux so wealthy executives can get a discount on their next
electric car.
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