Thanks to some pre-emptive changes ahead of the new SEVS regulations which will apply from 10 December this year, we can now import a growing range of secondhand and new hybrid and electric vehicles.
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Australia is lagging well behind most other high carbon footprint countries on reforming the transport sector to combat climate change, so the new regulations are a very welcome step in the right direction for the environment and consumer choice.
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What’s Coming ?
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Hybrid, fully electric and kei (micro) car import options will greatly increase from 2019 onward.
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It will be possible to import virtually ANY low emissions model to Australia by 2020 – providing it was not sold here new.
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This will include the Toyota Estima Hybrid, Smart EQ Fortwo Coupe, 2017 to 2019 Nissan Leaf Gen 2, plus many others.
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So what’s available right now ?
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Here are just a few of the choices:
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2014 – 2019 Toyota Hybrid 1.8L 7 / 8 seat people movers – Noah, Voxy, Esquire
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From $30,000 complied, these are about half the price of the larger Alphard / Vellfire luxury MV’s and will drop into the $20K price range over the next couple of years.
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A great replacement option for your aging petrol people mover with over 70% fuel saving possible in most cases.
Noah Hybrid
Voxy Hybrid
Esquire Hybrid
Alphard & Vellfire Hybrid
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