The Government wants to incentivise the purchase of new zero emission vehicles to stimulate demand and support an increase in the overall stock of zero emission vehicles in Western Australia. 

Hybrid vehicles still emit greenhouse gases. There is a mature market for hybrids, so the Government is prioritising support to purchase zero emission vehicles to help WA achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The rebate is only available for eligible vehicles which were first licensed by the Department of Transport (DoT) on or after Tuesday 10 May 2022. 

The DoT vehicle licence document will show the exact date that the licence was granted.

You can claim the rebate when the vehicle is first licensed. At this time, plates are fitted to the vehicle for the first time and it can be driven on the road.

The Department of Transport vehicle licence document will show the exact date that the licence was granted. If you are still unsure, you should contact your dealer for more information. 

We recognise the cost of zero emission vehicles may still be too high for some people to participate in this scheme.

The rebate is intended to stimulate the supply of new zero emission vehicles in WA, which will eventually flow through to the second-hand market. Large fleets commonly dispose of their vehicles after one to five years, which provides an opportunity to buy used zero emission vehicles at a more affordable price.

The scheme will end when 10,000 rebates have been paid, or three years after the announcement (Saturday 10 May 2025), whichever comes first. 

By this time, zero emission vehicles are expected to be more affordable, with a greater variety of models to suit individual requirements. 

When the scheme nears the end, the Department of Transport will advise purchasers so they can be certain whether their vehicle will be covered by the rebate.

Unfortunately, payment of the rebate can only be made once the vehicle is first licensed, which requires prior payment of the registration fees and stamp duty.  

The Department of Transport manages the state’s vehicle licence register and collects fees and charges for vehicles – it is best placed to check eligibility and confirm vehicle records.

The Department of Transport is unable to recommend specific vehicles as we cannot provide a commercial advantage to specific manufacturers and private businesses. Models are also constantly changing.

There are many online sources featuring up to date information about zero emission vehicle availability. Your local dealership may also be able to provide advice.

Yes, the fact that a vehicle is financed through a novated lease will not impact on its eligibility for the rebate. 

The Department of Transport suggests that you speak with your leasing company before the vehicle is first licensed to see if the rebate will impact on your leasing agreement. 

If the dealer has licensed (registered) the vehicle for demonstrator purposes, they will be able to apply as the vehicle licence holder.

Dealers are encouraged to pass on the benefit to the vehicle purchaser, and purchasers should ask whether the dealer has applied for the rebate and seek for the rebate to be taken into consideration in the purchase price.

The Government estimates that it will take until 2025 to use up the 10,000 rebates. The Department of Transport will keep records and, closer to the end of the scheme, will publish the number of rebates remaining so that buyers can plan accordingly.

The scheme is open to eligible vehicles that have never been licensed or registered. If the vehicle has been registered interstate or overseas, it will not be eligible.

If you have any general queries about the rebate, call 13 11 56 or email zevrs@transport.wa.gov.au.