Only Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and the NT charge less stamp duty on electric cars than petrol cars in 2026-27. NSW's exemption ended on 31 December 2023 and Tasmania's ended in 2023, so EVs pay standard rates there, as they do in WA and SA.
The biggest saving is in the NT, where an EV up to $50,000 pays no duty until 30 June 2027.
Electric car stamp duty in each state
| State | Rule for electric cars in 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| NSW | Standard rates. The EV exemption ended on 31 December 2023. Buyers who signed a contract or paid a deposit by then can still claim a refund through Revenue NSW. |
| Vic | Low emission cars (120 g/km of CO2 or less, which includes EVs) pay $8.40 per $200 at any price. Under the 2026-27 threshold of $80,809 every car pays that rate anyway, so the saving only kicks in above it. |
| Qld | Hybrid and electric cars pay $2 per $100 up to $100,000 and $4 per $100 above, against $3 and $5 for a 4 cylinder petrol car. |
| WA | Standard rates, from 2.75% up to 6.5%. No EV concession is listed. |
| SA | Standard rates. No EV concession is listed. |
| Tas | Standard rates. The EV exemption ran from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023, with a transition for some new EVs to 31 December 2023. |
| ACT | Since 1 September 2025, zero emission cars (AAA, 0 g/km) pay the lowest rate: $2.50 per $100 under $45,000, then $1,125 plus $4 per $100, then $2,525 plus $8 per $100 above $80,000. They're no longer exempt. |
| NT | Battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars, new or used, get up to $1,500 off: no duty up to $50,000, then 3% on the amount over $50,000. Runs to 30 June 2027. |
What a new EV costs in duty, and the saving against petrol
Each cell shows the duty on a new battery electric car and how much less that is than a new petrol car at the same price (4 cylinders in Queensland, C-rated in the ACT).
| EV price | NSW | Vic | Qld | WA | SA | Tas | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45,000 | $1,350 no saving | $1,890 no saving | $900 save $450 | $2,587.50 no saving | $1,740 no saving | $1,800 no saving | $1,125 save $301.50 | $0 save $1,350 |
| $60,000 | $2,100 no saving | $2,520 no saving | $1,200 save $600 | $3,900 no saving | $2,340 no saving | $2,400 no saving | $1,725 save $544.50 | $300 save $1,500 |
| $80,000 | $3,100 no saving | $3,360 no saving | $1,600 save $800 | $5,200 no saving | $3,140 no saving | $3,200 no saving | $2,525 save $868.50 | $900 save $1,500 |
| $100,000 | $4,100 no saving | $4,200 save $1,000 | $2,000 save $1,000 | $6,500 no saving | $3,940 no saving | $4,000 no saving | $4,125 save $868.50 | $1,500 save $1,500 |
Worked out from each state's published rates for light passenger vehicles. In Victoria the saving only applies above $80,809, so there's none at $80,000.
Worked examples
NT: a $55,000 plug-in hybrid
The NT concession covers plug-in hybrids. Duty is 3% of the amount over $50,000: 3% x $5,000 = $150. Without the concession it'd be $3 per $100 on the whole price: 550 x $3 = $1,650.
Queensland: an EV either side of $100,000
At $99,900 an EV pays $2 per $100: 999 x $2 = $1,998. At $100,100 the rate is $4 per $100 on the whole value: 1,001 x $4 = $4,004. A $200 difference in price doubles the duty.
ACT: a $60,000 zero emission car
The car is between $45,000 and $80,000, so duty is $1,125 plus $4 for each $100 or part over $45,000. The excess is $15,000, or 150 blocks. $1,125 + (150 x $4) = $1,725. A C-rated petrol car at the same price pays $1,426.50 + (150 x $5.62) = $2,269.50.
NSW: a $60,000 EV
Standard rates apply. $1,350 plus $5 for each $100 over $45,000: $1,350 + (150 x $5) = $2,100, the same as a petrol car.
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- Queensland: any hybrid, with any number of cylinders, gets the same $2 per $100 rate as an EV.
- Victoria: a hybrid gets the low emission rate if it's rated at 120 g/km of CO2 or less.
- ACT: duty is based on the car's emissions rating, whatever the engine type, so a plug-in hybrid pays the rate for its rated emissions category.
- NT: plug-in hybrids get the concession. Standard hybrids that don't plug in aren't covered.
- NSW, WA, SA and Tasmania: standard rates for every hybrid.
Used EVs
The NT concession covers used EVs too. In the ACT, a used zero emission car keeps the $2.50 rate, while every other used car pays the $3.17 rate. In Victoria and NSW, duty on a used car is worked out on the price paid or the market value, whichever is higher.
What's changing
The NT concession is due to end on 30 June 2027. The ACT has legislated higher duty for high-emission vehicles from February 2027, according to Region Canberra (June 2026). We'll update this page when the new rates are published.
Frequently asked questions
Do electric cars pay stamp duty in Australia?
Yes, in every state and territory, though four charge less. Queensland, Victoria (above $80,809), the ACT and the NT have lower rates or concessions for EVs. NSW, WA, SA and Tasmania charge standard rates.
Are electric cars still exempt from stamp duty in NSW?
No. The NSW exemption ended on 31 December 2023, so EVs registered from 1 January 2024 pay standard duty. Buyers who signed a contract or paid a deposit by 31 December 2023 can still claim a refund through Revenue NSW.
Where is stamp duty on an EV cheapest?
The NT, where there's no duty on an eligible EV up to $50,000 until 30 June 2027. Next is Queensland, at $2 per $100 up to $100,000.
Does the ACT still exempt electric cars from stamp duty?
No. Since 1 September 2025, zero emission cars pay duty at the ACT's lowest rates, starting at $2.50 per $100 under $45,000.
Does a hybrid count as an electric car for stamp duty?
Only in some places. Queensland gives all hybrids the EV rate, Victoria does if the hybrid is rated at 120 g/km of CO2 or less, and the NT covers plug-in hybrids but not standard hybrids. The ACT rates every car on its emissions.
Work out your own figure
Enter your car's price and state in the on-road costs calculator to get the duty, then add rego, CTP and dealer delivery for a drive-away estimate.
Related guides
Sources and last checked
Every rate on this page was checked against these official sources on 28 October 2026. Duty rates usually change on 1 July, so confirm with your state before you buy.
- Service NSW: check motor vehicle stamp duty
- VicRoads: motor vehicle duty
- State Revenue Office Victoria: motor vehicle duty current rates
- Queensland Government: vehicle registration duty rates
- WA Government: vehicle licence duty
- RevenueSA: stamp duty on vehicles, rates
- State Revenue Office Tasmania: rates of duty
- ACT Revenue Office: motor vehicle duty (rates from 1 September 2025)
- Territory Revenue Office: stamp duty on motor vehicles
- NT Government: electric vehicle registration and stamp duty concessions (1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027)
- NSW Government: stamp duty exemption on electric vehicle purchases (ended 31 December 2023)
These are estimates for light passenger vehicles based on published rates. They aren't financial advice. Your state's revenue office or registration authority decides the duty you pay. Commercial and heavy vehicles, fleet discounts and exemptions use different rules.