Fuel's up 70% and EV orders have tripled, so Jase did the numbers on what switching actually costs. The per-kilometre gap between petrol and electric is ten to one, and if you salary sacrifice an EV through your business, the FBT exemption stacks another $10K-$15K a year on top. If you're thinking about making the switch, this is the one to listen to.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(00:47) Strait of Hormuz Disruption and Diesel Up 70%
(02:29) 300% Increase in EV Orders Since the Fuel Spike
(03:45) $0.22/km Petrol vs $0.02/km Electric Running Costs
(05:12) $46,000 vs $10,000 on Fuel Over Five Years
(07:03) Why Jase Ordered a Tesla Model Y
(08:41) How the FBT Exemption Works for Electric Vehicles
(10:15) Salary Sacrificing an EV and Saving $10K-$15K a Year
(12:30) Battery Electric Only Since April 2025, Plug-In Hybrids Out
(14:02) Government Review and the Risk It Gets Pulled
(16:18) Tesla Drops to $20K Resale vs Hilux Holding $40K-$50K
(18:05) When to Buy and When to Wait
(20:12) How This Ties Back to the Productivity and Tax Episode
(22:30) Final Verdict on Whether the Numbers Stack Up

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