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EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW
Australian Government · Australia
A New South Wales stamp duty exemption for eligible new or used battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell light vehicles with a dutiable value up to $78,000. The exemption ended on 31 December 2023, but refund applications can still be lodged from 1 January 2024 for eligible purchases or deposits made before 1 January 2024.
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a New South Wales resident, organisation or business
• Vehicle must be a new or used battery electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle
• Vehicle must be a light vehicle under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass, including motorcycles
• Vehicle dutiable value must be up to and including 78000
• Vehicle must have been purchased, registered or had a deposit paid between 2021-09-01 and 2023-12-31
• Applications lodged from 2024-01-01 must include proof of purchase and deposit payment showing commitment before 2024-01-01
• Vehicle must be for personal or business use in New South Wales
Eligible new or used battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric light vehicles with a dutiable value up to and including $78,000 are exempt from stamp duty in New South Wales. The vehicle must be a light vehicle under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass, including motorcycles. Eligible applicants include New South Wales residents, organisations and businesses purchasing or registering the vehicle for personal or business use. The relevant purchase, registration or deposit must have occurred between 1 September 2021 and 31 December 2023, and applications lodged from 1 January 2024 require proof that the purchase or deposit payment was made prior to 1 January 2024.
What's Funded
Purchasing and registering eligible new or used battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell light vehicles in New South Wales, with stamp duty waived or refunded.Expected Outcomes
Reduced upfront vehicle purchase costs through stamp duty exemption or refund for eligible electric vehicle purchases and registrations.Key Information
Applicant Types
companynon_profitlocal_governmentindividualother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilityother
Keywords
electric vehiclesstamp dutyNew South Walesvehicle registrationbattery electric vehicleshydrogen fuel cell vehiclestransportsustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW?
The EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. A New South Wales stamp duty exemption for eligible new or used battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell light vehicles with a dutiable value up to $78,000. The exemption ended on 31 December 2023, but refund applications can still be lodged from 1 January 2024 for eligible purchases or deposits made before 1 January 2024.
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Who is eligible for the EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW?
- Applicant must be a New South Wales resident, organisation or business
- Vehicle must be a new or used battery electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle
- Vehicle must be a light vehicle under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass, including motorcycles
- Vehicle dutiable value must be up to and including 78000
- Vehicle must have been purchased, registered or had a deposit paid between 2021-09-01 and 2023-12-31
- Applications lodged from 2024-01-01 must include proof of purchase and deposit payment showing commitment before 2024-01-01
- Vehicle must be for personal or business use in New South Wales
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What activities are funded?
Purchasing and registering eligible new or used battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell light vehicles in New South Wales, with stamp duty waived or refunded.
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How do I apply for the EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW?
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