Northern Territory

EV incentives in Northern Territory

The NT has the most generous electric car concessions in the country, but they end on 30 June 2027: free registration and up to $1,500 off stamp duty.

Available now

IncentiveWho gets itDetails
Free registrationPlug-in electric and plug-in hybrid cars, new and existing, including interstate transfers and imported carsNo registration charge, applied automatically at renewal. The Motor Accidents Compensation (MAC) charge, GST and the administration fee still apply. From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027.
Stamp duty concessionElectric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell cars valued up to $50,000Up to $1,500 off, applied automatically on registration or transfer. For cars above $50,000, 3% duty applies to the amount over $50,000. From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027.

Ended or closed

IncentiveDetails
Home and business charger grants$1,000 for homeowners and $2,500 for businesses, until 30 June 2024.

Planned or uncertain

ItemDetails
Business EV Charger Grants SchemeUp to $2,500. NRMA lists it as closed, but its own introduction says the grants remain open. Check the NT Government page.

Federal incentives, in every state

IncentiveWho gets itDetails
Fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptionEmployees leasing a zero or low emission car through a novated lease, under the luxury car tax thresholdMakes novated leasing cheaper. The 2026 Federal Budget plans to reduce the full exemption over three years, so check what applies to your lease.
Higher luxury car tax thresholdBuyers of fuel-efficient cars, including electric cars$91,387 in 2025-26, rising to $91,661 in 2026-27. Petrol and diesel cars face the tax above $80,567, rising to $80,809.
Customs duty removedBattery electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen cars under the luxury car tax thresholdIn place since July 2022.
DRIVEN Charger Rebate SchemeLicensed motor dealers, service centres and repairers with qualified EV staffUp to $2,500 per smart charger, capped at $20,000 per site. $40 million in total. Closes 5pm AEST on 30 April 2028.

Planned: New luxury car tax category for zero emission cars. A $120,000 threshold from 1 July 2027, under the Australia-EU free trade agreement signed on 24 March 2026. It depends on legislation passing.

In the NT calculators

The NT calculator applies both concessions. The comparison assumes the electric car pays the registration of a 4 cylinder car once the concession ends.