There are several government programs and support incentives to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia.
Some state and territory governments offer additional rebates and discounts for EV buyers, in addition to support by the Australian Government.
State and territory government incentives
The Australian, state and territory governments have agreed to achieve zero emissions by 2050.
To achieve this, many have announced initiatives aimed at increasing the take-up of EVs.
See your state or territory government website to find out what EV incentives are available:
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia.
Australian Government support for EVs
Electric Car Discount
The Australian Government introduced the Electric Car Discount legislation in 2022.
The Electric Car Discount is already making EVs cheaper by helping to reduce the upfront cost of an EV. It provides a fringe benefits tax exemption for eligible cars made available for employees by employers, commonly through salary packaging.
Find out more about the Electric Car Discount.
Clean Energy Finance Corporation funding
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is helping to make green car loans cheaper.
This helps drive increased EV ownership in Australia by bringing down the cost of EVs.
Find out more about the CEFC.
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES)
The Australian Government has implemented a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from 1 January 2025.
The NVES is improving the efficiency of new light vehicles and ensuring motorists have greater choice of more efficient combustion engine vehicles, hybrids and EVs.
Find out more about the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
Reducing Australia's transport emissions
Find out more about reducing transport emissions and Australia’s EV projections.
Other schemes
Instant asset write-off for eligible businesses
An instant asset write-off may be suitable for your business purchase of an EV. Work out if your business can use the instant asset write-off to claim a deduction for the cost of an asset.
Find out more about Instant asset write-off for eligible businesses.