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Electric dream or reality?

Enhanced tax rebates from January will give a boost to electric vehicles, but more needs to be done to spark widespread adoption

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The MG ZS for January delivery is $106,888, or around $12,000 lower than its previous price.

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The National Environment Agency announced last week that there will be a $5,000 increase in rebate and surcharge for cleaner and filthier cars respectively.
The cleanest range of cars will enjoy a tax rebate of up to $25,000, while those which emit high levels of five key pollutants will face a surcharge of up to $25,000.
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