2026 Federal Budget: Winners and losers on the road

The 2026 Federal Budget has been presented, with plenty of commitments, but just a few surprises for motorists.

The 2026 Federal Budget offers a theme of ‘resilience and reform’ with initiatives that weave their way through an ocean of acronyms and numerical data.

Among the small-business support packages, tax offsets and healthcare programs though, are a number of items that impact motorists around the country, albeit with significant focus on low and zero-emission cars.

Here are the 2026 Federal Budget winners and losers on the road…

MORE: Fuel excise to return in full, but a road user charge is still on the way

woman charging electric car

WINNERS

Affordable EV buyers: Changes to the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption on EVs will see cars priced up to $75,000 still able to claim a 100 per cent FBT (Fringe Benefit Tax) exemption until 31 March, 2029.

Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners: Expect to see more public EV chargers thanks to a $40-million funding commitment over the next four years.

New-generation mechanics: $15.4-million investment into enhancing workshop and skills capability to sell, service and repair electric vehicles.

Petrol and diesel buyers: A continued commitment of $3.6-million over two years to conduct real-world fuel consumption testing for passenger vehicles.

Road safety: Over $600-million over four years committed to the accident ‘Black Spot’ road safety initiative.

MORE: FBT exemption wind-back for electric cars to rake in $1.9 billion over four years

LOSERS

Petrol and diesel drivers: The fuel excise cut may have saved a collective $2.9 billion, but it ends on 30 June, and the forecasts project excise revenue will rise over 37 per cent over the next four years.

Anyone expecting a parcel: With $40m to spend on electric delivery vans, your Australia Post service will be even quieter and stealthier at not ringing your doorbell.

MORE: Kerbside, regional EV chargers score $40 million in Australian funding over four years

NO CHANGE

There are no meaningful changes to the Luxury Car Tax (LCT), which is forecast to have earnings remain at approximately $1.1 billion until FY30.

The Instant Asset Write-Off for small businesses stays at $20,000.

Did you follow the 2026 Federal Budget? Is there anything you want to know?

Comment below with your questions, and we’ll do our best to decipher the documents for you.

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