Deals & Incentives

Federal and state governments offer incentives to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles. Below is a summary of current and past programs across all jurisdictions.

Last verified: 2026-04-01. Incentives change — always confirm with the official source before making purchasing decisions.

Federal Government

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FBT Exemption for Electric Vehicles

Zero-emission vehicles below the luxury car tax limit for fuel-efficient cars are exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), saving employers and salary-sacrifice employees thousands per year.

Eligibility:
Battery electric vehicles with a value at first retail sale below $91,387 (2024-25 luxury car tax limit for fuel-efficient cars).

Value:
Up to ~$18,000 per year in tax savings depending on vehicle value and tax rate
ATO
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Instant Asset Write-Off (Small Business)

Eligible small businesses can immediately deduct the cost of eligible assets, including electric vehicles used for business purposes, up to the threshold in the year of purchase.

Eligibility:
Small businesses with aggregated turnover under $10 million. Asset must be first used or installed ready for use in the income year.

Value:
Immediate deduction up to $20,000 per asset (2024-25)
ATO

States & Territories

New South Wales (NSW)

Active Stamp Duty Exemption for EVs

Battery electric vehicles are exempt from stamp duty (motor vehicle duty) when registered in NSW.

Savings of ~$1,500-$3,000+ depending on vehicle value Revenue NSW
Expired $3,000 EV Rebate

The $3,000 rebate for battery electric vehicles under $68,750 ended on 31 December 2023 after all allocated funds were exhausted.

Victoria (VIC)

Ended ZEV Road User Charge (Disincentive)

Victoria's Zero and Low Emission Vehicle Distance-based Charge was struck down by the High Court in October 2023 as unconstitutional (an excise). The charge of 2.8c/km for ZEVs is no longer collected.

Expired $3,000 ZEV Subsidy

The $3,000 subsidy for new zero-emission vehicles under $68,740 ended on 30 June 2023.

Queensland (QLD)

Active Stamp Duty Discount for EVs

Queensland offers reduced stamp duty (transfer duty) rates for battery electric vehicles, providing a discount of $2 per $100 of the dutiable value compared to standard rates.

Savings of ~$1,000-$2,500 depending on vehicle value Queensland Government
Expired $6,000 EV Rebate

The $6,000 rebate for battery EVs and $3,000 for PHEVs ended on 30 June 2024.

South Australia (SA)

Active Stamp Duty Exemption for EVs

South Australia exempts battery electric vehicles from stamp duty on registration, reducing upfront purchase costs.

Savings of ~$1,000-$4,000 depending on vehicle value SA Government
Active Registration Discount

Battery electric vehicles receive a three-year registration discount in South Australia.

3 years of reduced registration fees SA Government

Western Australia (WA)

Active Registration Rebate for EVs

Western Australia provides a rebate on vehicle registration fees for battery electric vehicles.

Up to $100 annual registration rebate WA Government

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Active Stamp Duty Exemption for Zero-Emission Vehicles

The ACT exempts zero-emission vehicles from stamp duty entirely, one of the most generous state-level incentives in Australia.

Full stamp duty exemption (savings of ~$1,500-$5,000+) ACT Government
Active Two Years Free Registration

New zero-emission vehicles registered in the ACT receive two years of free vehicle registration.

2 years free registration (~$600-$800 saving) ACT Government

Tasmania (TAS)

Active Stamp Duty Concession for EVs

Tasmania offers a reduced rate of stamp duty for battery electric vehicles, lowering the upfront cost of purchase.

Reduced stamp duty rate (savings vary by vehicle value) Tasmanian Government

Northern Territory (NT)

Active Registration Concession for EVs

The Northern Territory provides reduced registration fees for battery electric vehicles to encourage uptake.

Reduced registration fees NT Government

Incentives are subject to change. Always verify eligibility and current status with the relevant government authority before making a purchase decision.
Sources: ATO, state and territory government websites. Last verified 2026-04-01.