tax on electric cars australia

Wondering how tax treats electric cars in Australia? Short version: you still pay 10% GST and your usual stamp duty/rego, but the fine print varies by state and changes faster than a supercharger session. Federally, eligible battery-electric cars can attract a Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for novated leases and company use (subject to price caps and eligibility rules), while plug‑in hybrids are generally excluded now. Luxury Car Tax uses a higher threshold for fuel‑efficient vehicles, so fewer EVs get stung compared with thirsty SUVs. That per‑kilometre EV road charge? It was knocked out by the High Court, and any replacement scheme will need federal wrangling before it bites. Many states and territories have offered rebates or stamp duty breaks in recent years; some have ended, some remain—check your local revenue office before you sign. Bottom line: run the numbers for your postcode and purchase method, because the savings can be real, but only if you tick the right boxes.