The Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme provides eligible Queenslanders rebates of up to $6,000 for eligible new Zero Emission Vehicles purchased from 21 April 2023.

Rebates are now available to eligible Queensland individuals and businesses who have purchased a new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV). 

A ZEV refers to a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) only.

Under Queensland's Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy 2022-2032, the Queensland Government has committed $45 million to the rebate scheme which will be offered until funding is exhausted. This rebate is intended to make purchasing entry level ZEV’s more affordable for more households and businesses.

The ZEV Rebate Scheme is limited to:

• one rebate per individual
• up to five rebates per Queensland Business per financial year.

The ZEV Rebate Scheme aims to encourage individuals and businesses across Queensland to purchase a new ZEV instead of an internal combustion engine vehicle.

QRIDA is administering the Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Am I eligible?

The ZEV Rebate Scheme is open to:

• All Queensland residents with a current and valid Queensland driver license (international and interstate driver licences will not be accepted) or another form of evidence to prove residency
• Queensland registered businesses

For a ZEV to be considered eligible for a rebate, the ZEV must be:

• a light passenger or light commercial ZEV model only
• a new ZEV, which is being registered for the first time and:
  • have a dutiable value up to $58,000 (including GST) and be purchased in Queensland, from a relevant licensed motor vehicle dealer between 16 March 2022 and 20 April 2023, and registered with the Department of Transport and Main Roads; or
  • have a dutiable value up to $68,000 (including GST) and be purchased in Queensland, from a relevant licensed motor vehicle dealer on or after 21 April 2023, and registered with the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Dealer delivery charges, registration fees and vehicle registration duty are not included as part of the dutiable value considerations.

The following entities are not eligible to receive a ZEV Rebate:

• Licenced Motor Vehicle Dealers
• Government entities (including but not limited to local councils)
• Fleet management organisations.

To be eligible for a $3,000 rebate you must: 

• have purchased a new eligible ZEV up to a dutiable value of $68,000 (including GST) on or after 21 April 2023; or 
• have purchased a new eligible ZEV up to the original dutiable value of $58,000 (including GST) between 16 March 2022 and 20 April 2023

To be eligible for a $6,000 rebate you must: 

• have purchased a new eligible ZEV up to the dutiable value of $68,000 (including GST) on or after 21 April 2023 and have a total household taxable income equal to or less than $180,000 per annum; or
• have purchased a new eligible ZEV up to the dutiable value of $58,000 (including GST) between 16 March 2022 and 20 April 2023 and have a total household taxable income equal to or less than $180,000 per annum. 

Queensland businesses are ineligible to receive the $6,000 rebate but may still be eligible for the $3,000 rebate. Please ensure you have read and understood the program guidelines.

To be eligible for a $3,000 adjustment rebate payment you must: 

• have purchased a new eligible ZEV up to the original dutiable value of $58,000 (including GST) on or after 16 March 2022, already received an initial ZEV rebate of $3,000 under this Scheme and have a total household taxable income equal to or less than $180,000 per annum.

• Phone: 1800 623 946
• Email: contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au