GOVERNMENT SUPPORT · CHECKED 22 OCTOBER 2026
EV rebates: check what is still open.
Several widely repeated EV purchase rebates have closed. Registration concessions, duty rules and loans are different forms of support, with different eligibility tests. This dated register links to the administering government source so you can confirm the rules before relying on a discount.
It covers the listed household purchase and charger programs, not every fleet, council or business grant. “Closed” describes the named program. It does not establish that no other support exists in that jurisdiction.
Purchase, registration and duty by state
| State | Status | What to check / source |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | Registration system and conditional support | Emissions-based registration can lower the registration fee component for zero-emission vehicles. The total still includes other charges and insurance. Fees depend on vehicle, use and registration history. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
| NSW | Purchase rebate and stamp-duty exemption closed | The former EV purchase rebate and stamp-duty exemption ended on 31 December 2023, subject to transitional rules for earlier purchases. Do not deduct the old rebate from a new purchase quote. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
| NT | Eligible registration and duty concessions | Eligible plug-in electric vehicles receive the registration concession until 30 June 2027. MAC charges and administration fees still apply. Duty relief is up to $1,500; for values above $50,000, duty applies to the excess under the published rule. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
| QLD | Purchase rebate closed | The Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme closed to new applications at 11:59pm on 2 September 2024. Old $3,000 or $6,000 offers are not a current purchase rebate. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
| SA | Purchase subsidy closed; earlier registration relief can continue | The purchase subsidy ended on 1 January 2024 and applications closed at the end of 2024. Three-year registration relief was limited to qualifying vehicles first registered by 30 June 2025. New registrations from 1 July 2025 do not qualify. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
| TAS | Purchase rebate closed | The Electric Vehicle Rebate Program closed to new applicants in November 2024. Do not treat the historical $2,000 rebate as available for a new application. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
| VIC | Former EV registration discount ended | The Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide records that Victoria’s EV registration discount ended on 1 January 2026. Check current VicRoads charges and any general concession separately. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
| WA | ZEV purchase rebate closed | Applications for the former $3,500 Zero Emissions Vehicle rebate closed at midnight on 10 May 2025. An old eligibility page or dealer article does not reopen the scheme. Government source · checked 2026-10-22 |
Home and shared-building charging support
A grant can close when funds are allocated even if an older guide still describes how to apply. We prioritise the current administering page and show conditional finance as a loan. Get any required approval before ordering equipment, and check whether the program requires an approved installer or an application before work starts.
ACT: Conditional low-interest loan
The Sustainable Household Scheme lists EVs and charging infrastructure. Eligible applicants can borrow $2,000–$20,000 at 3%, over up to ten years. Earlier participants have a lower lifetime cap. This is repayable finance, subject to scheme and lending criteria, not a cash rebate. Program source. Checked 22 October 2026.
NSW: EV ready buildings grant closed
The administering program page says the grant has reached its current allocation. Stage 2 applications closed on 8 October 2025; previously submitted applications continue to be assessed. Program source. Checked 22 October 2026.
TAS: Energy Saver Loan Scheme closed
The current ReCFIT scheme page and closure notice take precedence over older EV charging subpages that still describe loans. New availability has not been established. Program source. Checked 22 October 2026.
WA: Charge Up round 3 closed
The WA Government program summary records that round 3 applications have closed. The grant was aimed at eligible businesses, non-profits and local governments, not an automatic household charger payment. Program source. Checked 22 October 2026.
For other locations and newly announced rounds, use the Australian Government rebates and assistance finder and then read the administering agency’s current conditions. This selection does not establish an open household charger rebate in every state.
Federal electric car tax treatment is separate
The Electric Car Discount concerns eligible employment arrangements. It is not a universal cash rebate paid to every buyer. Our FBT guide distinguishes the existing exemption from Treasury’s proposed changes and explains why an advertised drive-away price cannot determine FBT base value or eligibility.
The Australian Government EV support guide links to the ATO and state programs. Confirm the current legal treatment with your employer or registered adviser before making a finance or salary-packaging commitment.
Before you use a discount in your budget
- Confirm the program is accepting new applications, rather than processing older claims.
- Check the relevant purchase, contract, delivery and registration dates.
- Read the vehicle value definition, residency, ownership and other eligibility rules.
- Keep the purchase price, repayable loan, tax treatment and ongoing charging cost separate.
General information, not tax advice or an eligibility decision. Sources were checked on the date shown and can change. Report a source correction, estimate weekly charging energy or read the home charger installation guide.