Information about the $3,000 rebate offered by the NSW Government for full battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

The NSW Government will offer $3,000 rebates for the first 25,000 new full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), purchased for a dutiable value of less than $68,750 that are registered on or after 1 September 2021.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Electric Vehicle Rebate can be found on NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy webpage.

Apply

Evidence required during the application process includes:

• Current and valid NSW Driver Licence (for individual, or for business contact person)
• Certificate of Registration (which shows a registration number, registration history, registered owner, vehicle use, Vehicle Identification Number - VIN, a duty paid amount)
• Proof of Registration Entitlement (this should include a sales contract which shows the sales price and date of purchase and, if the vehicle was purchased interstate, the tax invoice).

Application outcome

Within 15 business days from the completed application submission, Revenue NSW will review information provided and will notify applicants if they have been successful.

If a rebate is to be granted, Revenue NSW will proceed to transfer the funds to the bank account nominated by the customer within 5 business days.

What can I do if my application is not approved?

You may lodge an objection if your EV Rebate application is declined, and you do not agree with the Chief Commissioner’s decision.

Objections must be lodged within 60 days of the date of the letter advising you of the decision and must include reasons why you believe the decision is incorrect.

Objections cannot be made on the grounds of perceived fairness but should focus on the facts as to why you consider the decision to be wrong, having regard to the EV Rebate eligibility criteria. Objections should be emailed to: objection@revenue.nsw.gov.au

You can contact our electric vehicle team

• Email: electricvehicle@revenue.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 363 806 (8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

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