FEDERAL

EVs are subject to a higher Luxury Car Tax threshold of $79,659 compared to $69,152 for non-EV vehicles, saving up to $3152.

NSW

Rebate of $3000 for new EVs valued up to $68,750 (with 25,000 rebates offered). No stamp duty for EVs under $78,000. NSW is eyeing a similar 2.5c/km EV tax as Victoria but it’s been shelved until at least 2027.

VICTORIA

Rebate of $3000 for new EVs valued up to $68,740 (with 4000 rebates offered and another 16,000 shortly to be added). For vehicles over $68,740, stamp duty is reduced to $8.40 per $200 of value (versus $18 for other vehicles). Annual $100 discount for EV registrations. These incentives, however, are offset by a controversial new 2.5c/km annual ‘road tax’ already in effect.

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QUEENSLAND

EV owners pay reduced stamp duty – $2 per $100 up to $100,000 and then $4 per $100 thereafter. That compares to $6 per $100 for conventionally powered vehicles.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

An incentive bill is currently yet to be passed in the SA government. The South Aussies are also eyeing a similar 2.5c/km EV tax as Victoria, although currently it’s deferred until 2022.

TASMANIA

No stamp duty on new and used EVs up to two years old, saving as much as $2000.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Professional drivers – Ubers, taxis, charter vehicles – are exempt from a 10 percent on-demand transport levy. An EV Home Plan Incentive offers $200 for the first year, then 60km free per year for home charging during off-peak periods.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

No stamp duty for EVs. Two years’ free registration. Interest-free loans up to $15,000 to support an EV purchase.

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Free registration for five years from July next year. Stamp duty discount of $1500 for EVs up to $50,000.

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