A few years ago most states offered cash back on a new electric car. Almost all of those rebates have now closed, but buying an EV can still save money through lower stamp duty or registration in some states, a low-interest loan in the ACT, a fleet grant in NSW and the federal fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for novated leases.
This guide lists what is still available in each state and territory, what has closed, and the changes that are coming. All details were checked against government sources on 2 November 2026. For the duty and rego figures behind these concessions, see our guides to stamp duty on new cars by state and car rego cost by state.
EV incentives by state at a glance
| State or territory | Still available | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Business fleet grants (ABN holders, closes 30 November 2026) | $3,000 rebate and stamp duty exemption, ended 31 December 2023 |
| Victoria | Green cars avoid the higher duty bands above $80,809 | $3,000 subsidy closed 30 June 2023. $100 EV rego discount ended 1 January 2026 |
| Queensland | Lower stamp duty and registration rates for EVs and hybrids | Up to $6,000 rebate closed 2 September 2024 |
| Western Australia | No current consumer incentive found | $3,500 rebate closed 10 May 2025 |
| South Australia | EVs pay the four-cylinder rego rate | $3,000 subsidy ended 1 January 2024. Three-year rego exemption only for cars registered by 30 June 2025 |
| Tasmania | No current consumer incentive found | Duty exemption ended 30 June 2023 (31 December 2023 for some contracts) |
| ACT | Loans at 3 per cent interest of up to $20,000, plus emissions-based duty and rego | Not checked for this guide |
| Northern Territory | Free registration and up to $1,500 duty concession, until 30 June 2027 | None of note |
Federal FBT exemption for novated leases
The biggest remaining incentive is national. Battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell cars priced below the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles are exempt from FBT when provided through an employer, including through a novated lease. For 2026-27 that threshold is $91,661, according to the ATO luxury car tax thresholds page. Plug-in hybrids stopped qualifying from 1 April 2025, except where a binding commitment was already in place. The rules are on the ATO electric cars exemption page.
Proposed change, not yet law. The 2026-27 Federal Budget on 5 May 2026 proposed winding the exemption back. Under the proposal, the full exemption continues until the end of March 2027. From 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2029, EVs priced at $75,000 or less would keep the full exemption, while those above $75,000 but below the threshold would receive a 25 per cent discount. From 1 April 2029, all eligible EVs would receive the 25 per cent discount. Existing arrangements would not be affected. We covered the reaction in our report on BMW iX3 orders and the proposed FBT change.
NSW
NSW ended its $3,000 EV rebate and its stamp duty exemption on 31 December 2023, as confirmed in the NSW electric vehicle strategy FAQs. Businesses can still apply for the EV Fleets Incentive kick-start funding, which pays $5,000 per eligible battery electric passenger car or SUV with an RRP of $40,000 or more, and more for commercial vehicles. Applicants need an ABN and at least three vehicles in their NSW fleet, and novated leases and personal-use cars are excluded. Applications close on 30 November 2026, according to the NSW Government grant page.
NSW also plans a road user charge for EVs from 1 July 2027, or earlier if EVs reach 30 per cent of new sales. The published 2026-27 rate is 3.095 cents per km for battery EVs and 2.476 cents per km for plug-in hybrids, though the government says the legal position is still being assessed.
Victoria
Victoria's $3,000 zero emissions vehicle subsidy closed on 30 June 2023, and the $100 registration discount for zero and low emissions vehicles ended on 1 January 2026, according to the Green Vehicle Guide. Low-emission cars pay the standard $8.40 per $200 duty rate at any price, so a green car above $80,809 avoids Victoria's higher luxury bands.
Queensland
The Queensland zero emission vehicle rebate of up to $6,000 closed on 2 September 2024, as shown on the QRIDA rebate page. EVs and hybrids still pay lower stamp duty at $2 per $100 up to $100,000, and EVs pay the lowest registration rate of $303.10 a year before CTP and fees.
Western Australia
WA's $3,500 zero emission vehicle rebate closed on 10 May 2025, according to the WA Department of Transport rebate page. We could not find a current consumer EV incentive in WA.
South Australia
South Australia's $3,000 subsidy ended on 1 January 2024, and its three-year registration exemption applied only to eligible EVs registered by 30 June 2025. EVs now pay the same registration rate as a four-cylinder car. Unverified note. The SA Treasury page blocked our checks, so these details rely on the federal Green Vehicle Guide and other indexed sources.
Tasmania
Tasmania's EV stamp duty exemption applied from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023, extended to 31 December 2023 for contracts signed before 25 May 2023. We could not find a current consumer EV incentive.
ACT
The ACT offers the most generous remaining help for private buyers. The Sustainable Household Scheme provides loans of $2,000 to $20,000 at 3 per cent interest for eligible households, and new or used EVs priced at $60,000 or less qualify. Hybrids are not eligible. The ACT also sets stamp duty and registration by emissions band, so a zero-emission car pays the lowest AAA rates.
Northern Territory
The NT offers free registration for eligible plug-in electric vehicles and a stamp duty concession of up to $1,500 on vehicles up to $50,000, both until 30 June 2027. Owners still pay the compulsory insurance and admin fee. The federal energy.gov.au electric vehicles page summarises the scheme. Note. The NT Government page could not be accessed for this check.
Is an EV still worth it without a rebate
Running costs are now the main financial case for an EV. Compare our guides to petrol versus hybrid versus electric running costs, EV home charging costs and public EV charging costs. If price is the barrier, see the cheapest electric cars in Australia, the best electric SUVs under $60,000 and our guide to buying a used electric car.
Several brands are also offering their own cash back and drive-away deals, which our best value new cars in Australia guide tracks.
How we checked these incentives
Each incentive was checked against state, territory and federal government pages on 2 November 2026. Where a primary page could not be accessed, the relevant section says so. Schemes change at short notice, so confirm eligibility with the agency before you buy.