government incentive for electric cars

At the federal level, the headline incentive is the FBT exemption for eligible electric cars supplied by employers (great for novated leases), plus removal of the 5% import duty on qualifying EVs.

States and territories add their own sweeteners—things like rebates, stamp‑duty breaks, or rego discounts—but these change often and can vanish faster than a DC fast‑charge slot on a holiday weekend.

Net result: depending on where you live and how you buy (cash versus salary package), the savings can range from modest to “did they forget to charge me for something?”.

Check the latest from your state government and the ATO before you budget, because thresholds, eligibility dates, and caps move around like a kangaroo on a pogo stick.