Electric vehicle novated lease

As of 30 June 2025, Tasmania supports EV uptake through the Energy Saver Loan Scheme, offering interest-free loans up to $10,000 for installing home or business EV chargers.

While the $2,000 EV rebate has ended, the state’s ChargeSmart grants continue expanding public fast-charging infrastructure.

Source: https://recfit.tas.gov.au/grants_programs/climate-change/chargesmart_grants/chargesmart-3-guidelines

Victoria's $3,000 Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Subsidy, introduced in May 2021, has concluded after supporting over 20,000 new EV purchases . While this subsidy is no longer available, the state continues to invest in EV infrastructure through programs like the Destination Charging Across Victoria initiative, which has allocated over $4.3 million in grants to expand the public charging network across regional and metropolitan areas .

EVs procured under a novated lease in Victoria, and below the LCT threshold, are still exempt from FB. Select ‘Australia-Wide’ to learn more.

More info: https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/zero-emissions-vehicle-subsidy

Western Australia's $3,500 EV rebate ended on 10 May 2025 after issuing over 12,400 rebates.

Support continues through the Charge Up EV Charging Grants (covering up to 50% of charger costs for SMEs, councils, and not-for-profits) and the now-complete WA EV Network, which spans the entire state.

EVs procured under a novated lease in Western Australia, and below the LCT threshold, are still exempt from FB. Select ‘Australia-Wide’ to learn more.

Queensland's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme concluded in 2024, after distributing over 10,000 rebates to individuals and businesses . Despite the rebate's conclusion, the state continues to support EV adoption through investments in charging infrastructure. The Queensland Electric Super Highway is expanding to 54 fast-charging sites by mid-2025 , and the EV Charging Infrastructure Co-Fund Scheme aims to deliver an additional 46 fast chargers across the state by the end of 2025 . Additionally, the government is investing $30 million to install up to 500 EV chargers in publicly accessible locations, such as hospitals and museums .

QLD Gov also charges lower duties for EVs than fossil fuel vehicles: $2 per $100 up to $100,000 (dutiable value), and $4 per $100 value thereafter (around a third less in total than more polluting vehicles).

More info: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/projects/electricvehicles/hitting-the-road

Canberra is electrifying! The ACT Government offers a comprehensive suite of incentives to promote the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). These include stamp duty exemptions for new and used ZEVs, and a transition to an emissions-based registration system that reduces fees for low-emission vehicles . Additionally, interest-free loans of up to $15,000 are available through the Sustainable Household Scheme to assist with the purchase of ZEVs and charging infrastructure . The ACT is also expanding its public charging network, aiming for at least 180 public EV chargers by 2025, with 54 chargers already funded as of April 2025 .

New and used zero-emission vehicles (including motorcycles) are exempt from motor vehicle duty, as are new plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs) purchased or acquired from 1 August 2022.

You may be eligible for lower registration fees in the ACT for lower-emissions vehicles, or up to $15,000 zero interest loans to buy a ZEV under the Sustainable Household Scheme. *Eligible households only, Terms and Conditions apply.

More info: https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/transport-and-travel/cars-and-vehicles

The NT government offers a stamp duty discount of up to $1500 on new and used EVs with a dutiable value of under $50,000 before 30 June 2027 – plus free registration for EVs over the same period.

The state government also launched the Electric Vehicle Charger (Residential and Business) Grants Scheme to encourage EV owners to buy and install EV chargers. As of July 1, 2022, there are 100 residential grants of $1000 and 80 business grants of $2500.

More info: https://dipl.nt.gov.au/strategies/electric-vehicle

As of June 30, 2025, New South Wales' $3,000 EV rebate and stamp duty exemption programs have concluded. However, businesses can still benefit from the EV Fleets Incentive, which offers funding for the purchase of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and smart chargers. From November 2024 to June 2025, the program provides increased "kick-start" funding, with incentives up to $20,000 per vehicle and up to $8,000 per DC smart charger.

Additionally, the NSW Government is investing in EV infrastructure through initiatives such as the $149 million EV fast charging grants and the $20 million destination charging grants, aimed at expanding the state's charging network .

The rebate currently does not apply for any vehicles procured under a novated leasing agreement. However, EVs procured under a novated lease in NSW are still exempt from FBT.