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The start of the 2023-24 fiscal year has brought some noteworthy shifts in government policies, and if you’re in the market for a car, you’ll want to pay attention. Two big changes have caught our eye: the end of the increased Instant Asset Write-off provision and a hike in the luxury car tax (LCT) thresholds. This has sparked various reactions from car manufacturers in Australia, particularly in the form of Recommended Retail Price (RRP) adjustments.

There is a significant focus on Electric Vehicles (EV) at present and the rise in popularity in the last 12 months has been meteoric for some brands/models. For now, the bulk of consumer EV intention relates to new cars, the latest and greatest, and while not entirely out of reach, the fact is these vehicles remain considerably more expensive than non-EV alternatives.

Cost of Living pressures are biting in the second half of 2023. And while much of the commentary is related to energy costs and mortgage rates, central to many Australian households, is the cost of car ownership.