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Electric Vehicle Rebate — NSW

$3K – $3K available

Revenue NSW

The Electric Vehicle Rebate is a New South Wales Government rebate of $3,000 for eligible full battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The rebate ended for eligible EV purchases from 1 January 2024, but individuals and businesses that purchased or placed a deposit on an eligible EV before that date may still apply if awaiting delivery.

Funding

$3K – $3K

Closed

31 Dec 2023

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicant may be an individual or a business • Vehicle must be an eligible full battery electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle • Vehicle purchase or deposit must have occurred on or before 2023-12-31 • Applicants awaiting delivery after 2023-12-31 may still be eligible if purchase or deposit was made before that date • Demonstrator vehicles are not eligible • Vehicle must be brand-new and not previously registered • Application requires a New South Wales Certificate of Registration showing stamp duty paid • Application requires a current and valid New South Wales driver licence for the applicant or business representative • Application requires a purchase contract including sale price and deposit payment where applicable • Application requires a deposit receipt dated on or prior to 2023-12-31 • A tax invoice is required for interstate purchases or purchases from Tesla, Polestar and Vyro
The page states that the NSW Government offers a $3,000 rebate for full battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The rebate and stamp duty refund ended on 1 January 2024 for eligible EV purchases. Individuals and businesses that purchased or placed a deposit on an eligible EV prior to 1 January 2024 and are awaiting delivery remain eligible, regardless of whether the vehicle has been delivered by that date. Demonstrator vehicles are not eligible. Eligibility is restricted to brand-new, not previously registered electric vehicles. Application evidence includes a New South Wales Certificate of Registration showing stamp duty paid, a current and valid New South Wales driver licence for the applicant or business representative, the contract to purchase the eligible vehicle including sale price and deposit payment where applicable, a deposit receipt dated on or prior to 31 December 2023, and a tax invoice for interstate purchases or purchases from Tesla, Polestar and Vyro.

What's Funded

Purchase of an eligible brand-new, not previously registered battery electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in New South Wales.

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Expected Outcomes

Increased uptake of eligible electric vehicles in New South Wales and reimbursement of part of the purchase cost to eligible applicants.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

individualcompany

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

sustainabilityother

Keywords

electric vehicleEVrebatebattery electric vehiclehydrogen fuel cell vehiclevehicle purchasesustainabilitytransport

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Electric Vehicle Rebate?

The Electric Vehicle Rebate is a mixed grant offered by Revenue NSW in Australia, providing $3K – $3K in funding. The Electric Vehicle Rebate is a New South Wales Government rebate of $3,000 for eligible full battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The rebate ended for eligible EV purchases from 1 January 2024, but individuals and businesses that purchased or placed a deposit on an eligible EV before that date may still apply if awaiting delivery.
2

How much funding does the Electric Vehicle Rebate provide?

The Electric Vehicle Rebate provides $3K – $3K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Electric Vehicle Rebate?

  • Applicant may be an individual or a business
  • Vehicle must be an eligible full battery electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
  • Vehicle purchase or deposit must have occurred on or before 2023-12-31
  • Applicants awaiting delivery after 2023-12-31 may still be eligible if purchase or deposit was made before that date
  • Demonstrator vehicles are not eligible
  • Vehicle must be brand-new and not previously registered
  • Application requires a New South Wales Certificate of Registration showing stamp duty paid
  • Application requires a current and valid New South Wales driver licence for the applicant or business representative
  • Application requires a purchase contract including sale price and deposit payment where applicable
  • Application requires a deposit receipt dated on or prior to 2023-12-31
  • A tax invoice is required for interstate purchases or purchases from Tesla, Polestar and Vyro
4

When does the Electric Vehicle Rebate close?

Applications closed on 31 Dec 2023.
5

What activities are funded?

Purchase of an eligible brand-new, not previously registered battery electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in New South Wales.
6

How do I apply for the Electric Vehicle Rebate?

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