'Shorten wants to end the weekend': Morrison attacks Labor's electric vehicle policy

This page is a 2019 news article about the Australian political debate surrounding electric vehicle adoption, rather than a specific vehicle offered for sale.

The article examines competing Coalition and Labor policies, including expectations that electric vehicles could represent between a quarter and half of new-car sales by 2030. It also discusses the practical questions raised during the debate, such as charging infrastructure, charging times, fuel-excise revenue and the suitability of electric vehicles for towing and recreational use.

Bill Shorten argued that Labor's proposal was intended to encourage electric vehicle uptake and expand charging infrastructure, while Scott Morrison criticised the policy's detail and potential impact on consumer choice. The article notes that both major parties supported a growing role for electric vehicles in Australia's future vehicle fleet.