Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates & Grants in Australia

Last updated June 2026

This table lists EV grants, rebates and other incentives available in Australia to help you save. It covers incentives for purchasing an EV, purchasing EV chargers and electricity to power your EV.

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Australian EV Charger Rebates

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PROGRAM NAME	No EV charger rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	No EV electricity rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Electric Car FBT Exemption
REBATE AMOUNT	Full exemption from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) on eligible EVs — saving employees typically $6,000–$14,000 per year when combined with a novated lease. The FBT rate is 47%, applied to 20% of the vehicle’s value annually.
COMMENCED	1 Jul 2022
ENDS	Full exemption continues until 31 March 2027. From 1 April 2027, full exemption only for EVs under $75,000 (25% FBT discount for EVs $75,000–$91,387). From 1 April 2029, 25% FBT discount applies to all eligible EVs. Existing leases are not affected.
ELIGIBILITY	Must be a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) PHEVs are no longer eligible from 1 April 2025 (existing pre-1 April 2025 PHEV arrangements may continue under transitional rules) Vehicle must have been first held or used on or after 1 July 2022 GST-inclusive value must not exceed the LCT threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles at time of first retail sale ($91,387 for 2025–26) A second-hand EV may qualify provided it was first purchased new on or after 1 July 2022 Applies to vehicles under salary packaging arrangements, including novated leases Act before 31 March 2027 to lock in the full exemption for the duration of your lease term.

PROGRAM NAME	EV Import Tariff Removal
REBATE AMOUNT	Removal of the 5% customs duty on eligible imported EVs — reducing the upfront purchase price directly
COMMENCED	1 July 2022
ENDS	Ongoing
ELIGIBILITY	Applies to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Vehicle must be valued below the LCT threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles ($91,387 for 2025–26) First held or used on or after 1 July 2022 Most beneficial for brands without a Free Trade Agreement with Australia — including BYD, MG, and other Chinese-manufactured EVs

PROGRAM NAME	Higher Luxury Car Tax (LCT) Threshold for EVs
REBATE AMOUNT	EVs and fuel-efficient vehicles (≤3.5L/100km from 1 July 2025) benefit from an LCT threshold of $91,387 — compared to $80,567 for petrol/diesel vehicles. This means EV buyers can spend up to $10,820 more on a vehicle before attracting the 33% luxury car tax, representing a potential saving of up to $3,571
COMMENCED	Ongoing (thresholds indexed annually)
ENDS	Ongoing
ELIGIBILITY	Applies to all fuel-efficient vehicles with a combined fuel consumption rating of ≤3.5L/100km (from 1 July 2025) — which includes virtually all BEVs and FCEVs Applies to both new and used vehicles No application required — applied automatically at point of sale EV buyers can spend up to $10,820 more on a vehicle before attracting the 33% luxury car tax, representing a potential saving of up to $3,571

PROGRAM NAME	Sustainable Household Scheme
REBATE AMOUNT	Low-interest loans (3% interest) up to $15,000 for eligible homeowners. On a range of products or single transaction, including EV charging infrastructure
COMMENCED	June 2021
ENDS	2026 (unless extended)
ELIGIBILITY	Applicant is property owner where installation is to occur or living with the person who owns the property Must meet Brighte’s lending criteria A standalone residence or a unit titled property geographically located within the ACT (including Hall, Tharwa, and Oaks Estate but not Jervis Bay Territory)

PROGRAM NAME	None – No active EV electricity rebate programs in the ACT
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PROGRAM NAME	Sustainable Household Scheme
REBATE AMOUNT	Low-interest loans (3% interest) of $2,000–$15,000 for eligible residents towards the purchase of a new or used ZEV or EV charging infrastructure
COMMENCED	Jun 2021
ENDS	2026 (unless extended)
ELIGIBILITY	Applicant must ordinarily reside in the ACT and have proof of address Must hold a valid ACT driver’s licence Vehicle must be a zero emission EV Total cost of EV must be less than the LCT threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles ($91,387 for 2025–26) Must meet Brighte’s lending criteria

PROGRAM NAME	Stamp Duty & Emissions-Based Registration
REBATE AMOUNT	EVs pay a minimum stamp duty rate of 2.5% (vehicles over $80,000 pay an additional 8% on the value above that threshold). Registration fees are set according to CO2 emissions — zero emission vehicles pay the lowest rate
COMMENCED	Emissions-based registration: Jul 2024 Updated stamp duty rates: Sep 2025
ENDS	Ongoing
ELIGIBILITY	Must be a zero emission vehicle registered in the ACT EVs pay a minimum stamp duty rate of 2.5% — vehicles over $80,000 pay an additional 8% on the value above that threshold Registration fees are emissions-based — zero emission vehicles pay the lowest rate Note: the full stamp duty exemption ended 1 September 2025. EVs are no longer exempt but still pay a lower rate than conventional vehicles

PROGRAM NAME	No EV charger rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Origin Energy EV Power Up
REBATE AMOUNT	Automated EV charging in the app with access to a tailor-made, super low 8c/kWh rate during a scheduled charge session.
COMMENCED	2024
ENDS	TBC
ELIGIBILITY	Have an eligible active Origin plan Have a compatible EV Have the latest Origin app

PROGRAM NAME	No EV rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Stamp Duty Exemptions & Registration Discounts
REBATE AMOUNT	Reduced annual registration costs for EVs
COMMENCED	2021
ENDS	Ongoing
ELIGIBILITY	Petrol-electric hybrid, diesel-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicles, with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions no higher than 150 grams/kilometre (g/km) in the ‘combined’ driving cycle Vehicles with a Green Vehicle Guide rating of 4½ or 5 stars may also be eligible for the lower tax Eligible new or used BEVs and FCEVs under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass (including motorcycles) that cost up to $78,000 (dutiable value) are exempt from stamp duty if registered from 1 Sep 2021 in NSW

PROGRAM NAME	No EV charger rebate currently available
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ELIGIBILITY	Note: The NT Electric Vehicle Charger Grant Scheme ($1,000 residential / $2,500 business) ended 31 December 2025 and is no longer accepting applications

PROGRAM NAME	No EV electricity rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Free Registration & Stamp Duty Exemptions
REBATE AMOUNT	Free registration for new and existing plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) Stamp duty concession of up to $1,500
COMMENCED	Jul 2022
ENDS	Jun 2027
ELIGIBILITY	Vehicle must have an electric primary power source and show an EV type of BEV or PHEV on documentation.

PROGRAM NAME	No EV charger rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Origin Energy EV Power Up
REBATE AMOUNT	Automated EV charging in the app with access to a tailor-made, super low 8c/kWh rate during a scheduled charge session.
COMMENCED	2024
ENDS	TBC
ELIGIBILITY	Have an eligible active Origin plan Have a compatible EV Have the latest Origin app

PROGRAM NAME	No EV rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Vehicle Registration Duty Savings
REBATE AMOUNT	Lower vehicle registration duty and lower ongoing annual registration fees for EVs
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ELIGIBILITY	Must be an EV or plug-in hybrid registered in Queensland

PROGRAM NAME	No EV charger rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Origin Energy EV Power Up
REBATE AMOUNT	Automated EV charging in the app with access to a tailor-made, super low 8c/kWh rate during a scheduled charge session.
COMMENCED	2024
ENDS	TBC
ELIGIBILITY	Have an eligible active Origin plan Have a compatible EV Have the latest Origin app

PROGRAM NAME	No EV rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	No active incentives for the registration of EVs. The previous 3-year registration fee exemption for new EVs ended on 30 June 2025 and is no longer available for new vehicle purchases.
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PROGRAM NAME	No EV charger rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	No EV electricity rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	No EV rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	No registration discounts currently available for EVs
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PROGRAM NAME	No EV charger rebate currently available
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PROGRAM NAME	Origin Energy EV Power Up
REBATE AMOUNT	Automated EV charging in the app with access to a tailor-made, super low 8c/kWh rate during a scheduled charge session.
COMMENCED	2024
ENDS	TBC
ELIGIBILITY	Have an eligible active Origin plan Have a compatible EV Have the latest Origin app

PROGRAM NAME	Stamp Duty Concession
REBATE AMOUNT	EVs pay a flat concessional stamp duty rate of $8.40 per $200 of market value, rather than the standard luxury vehicle rate Note: the $100 annual registration discount ended 1 January 2026 and is no longer available
COMMENCED	Ongoing
ENDS	Ongoing
ELIGIBILITY	Motor vehicles that emit zero or low emissions by means of electric, hydrogen or plug-in electric-hybrid propulsion systems (or other zero-emissions systems)

PROGRAM NAME	Charge Up WA (waiting to hear if there will be a Round 4)
REBATE AMOUNT	50% of the purchase cost of chargers 50% of installation costs (up to $10k) 75% of the cost of a 2-year EV charger software subscription
COMMENCED	16th Feb 2023
ENDS	30th June 2025 – Round 3 closed – waiting to hear if there will be a Round 4
ELIGIBILITY	Applicants who will be charging during daytime hours (9am to 5pm) or overnight (9pm to 9am). In general, charging that occurs mainly during the evening peak of 5pm-9pm will not be supported Applicants who will install at a location within Western Australia Applicants who are either: Not-for-profits registered with ACNC Local government authorities Small to medium enterprises as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics