Last verified: 5 October 2026 · State programs change at budgets — we re-check monthly and on budget days.
The one that matters most: the FBT exemption
The federal FBT exemption for eligible EVs under the luxury car tax threshold ($91,387 for fuel-efficient vehicles, 2026–27) is now the single biggest EV saving in Australia — worth $4,000–$9,000 a year through a novated lease. It survives every state rebate ending. → Novated lease guide
State by state, dated
| State | Rebate | Stamp duty | Registration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Ended ($3,000, closed 2023) | Ended | — | Ended |
| Victoria | Ended ($3,000 ZEV subsidy, closed 2023) | Concession for EVs under luxury threshold | $100 annual discount | Partial |
| Queensland | Ended ($6,000, closed 2024) | Reduced duty rate for EVs | Discounted rego for EVs | Partial |
| South Australia | Ended ($3,000, closed 2023) | — | 3 years free rego for eligible EVs (conditions apply) | Partial |
| Western Australia | Ended ($3,500 ZEV rebate, closed 2025) | — | — | Ended |
| Tasmania | e-bike/e-scooter programs live; car rebate ended | Exemption for EVs (check current thresholds) | — | Partial |
| ACT | Ended | Exempt for EVs | 2 years free rego for new EVs | Live |
| Northern Territory | Ended ($5,000, closed 2024) | Reduced for EVs (verify current scheme) | — | Partial |
Verified 5 October 2026. Legacy programs are shown so you can stop hunting for rebates that no longer exist.
The notes behind the table
- NSW: Legacy program only. The FBT exemption now does the heavy lifting for NSW buyers.
- VIC: The controversial road-user charge was struck down by the High Court in 2023.
- QLD: QLD's rebate was Australia's most generous; duty and rego concessions continue.
- SA: Rego exemption remains the live benefit.
- WA: WA now leans on the WA EV Network build-out rather than purchase incentives.
- TAS: Stamp duty exemption is the live benefit for car buyers.
- ACT: ACT remains the most EV-friendly jurisdiction on running-cost incentives.
- NT: Charging grants for homes/businesses continue.