EV incentives by state

What each state and territory offers people buying or registering an electric car, what has ended, and what is planned. Checked 9 October 2026.

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StatePurchase rebateStamp dutyRegistrationRoad user charge
New South WalesEnded 31 Dec 2023Standard rates. Exemption ended$100 off, 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Aug 2027Planned from 1 July 2027, uncertain
QueenslandClosed 2 Sep 2024Lower rate: $2 per $100 up to $100,000Lowest rate groupNone found
South AustraliaEnded 1 Jan 2024No concession3 years free, for cars first registered to 30 June 2025None (repealed 2023)
Tasmania$2,000 rebates closedExemption endedNo concession (4 cylinder rate)None
Australian Capital TerritoryLoans up to $20,000Lowest rate for zero emission carsLowest emissions categoryNone found
Western Australia$3,500 rebate closedNo concessionNo concessionAnnounced for 1 July 2027, not confirmed
Northern TerritoryCharger grants ended 2024$1,500 off, cars to $50,000, to 30 Jun 2027Free to 30 Jun 2027 (MAC still payable)None found
VictoriaEnded 30 June 2023$8.40 per $200 at any value (cars up to 120 g/km)$100 discount announced to end 1 Jan 2026Struck down by High Court (2023)

Most purchase rebates have closed. The main lasting benefits are lower stamp duty in Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and the NT, and free registration in the NT until 30 June 2027. Federal incentives such as the novated lease FBT exemption apply in every state and are on each state page.