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EV incentives by state and territory

Registration and stamp duty concessions for electric vehicles around Australia, with a link to check each one. We haven't found any state EV cash rebates running in 2026.

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verify = from reputable reporting, not yet confirmed on the government page. not yet verified = we haven't checked this state yet. Always check the official link before you buy.

All states at a glance

State / territory	What we found	Source
Australian Capital Territory	Stamp duty exemption for new and used zero-emission vehicles Two years’ free registration for eligible zero-emission vehicles	energy.act.gov.au (official)
New South Wales	Low-emission vehicles pay reduced motor vehicle tax (as reported) verify No state EV cash rebate found in 2026	nsw.gov.au (official)
Northern Territory	Free registration for eligible EVs and PHEVs Stamp duty concession up to $1,500 for vehicles valued up to $50,000 Concessions run to 30 June 2027	nt.gov.au (official)
Queensland	Reduced registration for EVs (as reported) verify Lower stamp duty rate for EVs, reported as 2% up to $100,000 verify	The Guardian overview (May 2026). Confirm at qld.gov.au
South Australia	Registration exemption for EVs ended 30 June 2025 (as reported) verify	Green Vehicle Guide. Confirm at sa.gov.au
Tasmania	Not yet verified. Check Transport Tasmania for current EV concessions. not yet verified	Green Vehicle Guide. Confirm with Transport Tasmania
Victoria	EV registration discount ended 1 Jan 2026 (as reported) verify No state EV-charger rebate found right now Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies (about 30% off eligible home batteries)	dcceew.gov.au (federal battery program). Confirm rego at vicroads.vic.gov.au
Western Australia	Not yet verified. Check the WA Department of Transport for current EV concessions. not yet verified	Green Vehicle Guide. Confirm with WA Department of Transport

Novated leases (all states): eligible EVs keep the FBT exemption until 31 Mar 2027. A $75k cap from 1 Apr 2027 has been announced but is not yet law. Existing leases are unaffected. Source: ATO.

Last checked 17 Oct 2026. Rules change, so treat this as a starting point. General information, not financial or tax advice. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected].