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EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW

Australian Government · Australia

This New South Wales program waives stamp duty on eligible new or used battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell light vehicles with a dutiable value of up to $78,000. It applies to eligible vehicles purchased or registered in the relevant period, with refund applications available for some purchases made before 1 January 2024.

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Closed

31 Dec 2023

Duration

1 September 2021 to 31 December 2023

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

NSW individuals, organisations and businesses may apply. Vehicle must be a new or used BEV or FCEV under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass. Dutiable value must be up to and including 78000. Purchase or deposit must have been made before 2024-01-01 for post-2023 applications.
Eligible new or used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass, including motorcycles, with a dutiable value up to and including $78,000 were exempt from stamp duty in New South Wales. The exemption applied to NSW residents, organisations and businesses registering or purchasing eligible vehicles for personal or business use between 1 September 2021 and 31 December 2023. For applications lodged from 1 January 2024, applicants must provide proof of purchase, such as a contract to purchase, and proof of deposit payment where applicable, showing the purchase or deposit was made prior to 1 January 2024.

What's Funded

Purchase or registration of eligible new or used battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric light vehicles in New South Wales, including refund claims for eligible stamp duty already paid.

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Expected Outcomes

Eligible applicants receive a stamp duty exemption or refund on qualifying electric vehicle purchases or registrations.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

othersustainability

Keywords

electric vehiclesstamp dutyvehicle registrationNew South Walesbattery electric vehiclehydrogen fuel cell vehicletransportclean energy

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW?

The EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. This New South Wales program waives stamp duty on eligible new or used battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell light vehicles with a dutiable value of up to $78,000. It applies to eligible vehicles purchased or registered in the relevant period, with refund applications available for some purchases made before 1 January 2024.
2

Who is eligible for the EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW?

NSW individuals, organisations and businesses may apply. Vehicle must be a new or used BEV or FCEV under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass. Dutiable value must be up to and including 78000. Purchase or deposit must have been made before 2024-01-01 for post-2023 applications.
3

When does the EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW close?

Applications closed on 31 Dec 2023.
4

What activities are funded?

Purchase or registration of eligible new or used battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric light vehicles in New South Wales, including refund claims for eligible stamp duty already paid.
5

How do I apply for the EV Stamp Duty Waiver NSW?

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