In Australia, heavy vehicles pay a road user charge on fuel used on public roads, collected by reducing their fuel tax credit. Distance-based charging is also an active area of policy, particularly for electric vehicles.
Road user charging in Australia
- Heavy vehicles already face a road user charge on fuel used travelling on public roads. Policy and rates in this area change, so confirm the current position with the ATO and NHVR when it matters to a claim.
- Distance-based charging for other vehicle types, including electric vehicles, has been the subject of ongoing policy and legal debate in Australia. Treat it as an evolving area rather than settled rules.
How RUC connects to your fuel tax credits
The heavy-vehicle road user charge is what reduces the fuel tax credit rate for fuel used travelling on public roads. Fuel used off public roads or to power auxiliary equipment is not reduced by it, which is why an accurate on-road vs off-road split matters so much to your claim.
How Nuonic helps
Using your GPS and telematics data, Nuonic can measure distance travelled accurately, distinguish public-road from off-road use, and support the record-keeping and reporting you would need for RUC obligations, the same data that drives your FTC apportionment.
Getting started
Speak with our team about your fleet's road user charging requirements.
Related
This article is general information, not tax or legal advice. Road user charging policy is evolving; confirm the current position for your circumstances.