EV grants and incentives for businesses

Australia-wide 

In addition to Australia-wide incentives encourage the uptake of electric vehicles, such as import tax waivers and fringe benefits tax exemptions, the Federal Government has also introduced an EV charger rebate scheme. 

DRIVEN Charger Rebate Scheme  

• Grant allocation: $40 million.  
• Purpose: To provide co-funding for dealerships and EV repairers to install EV chargers.  
• Grant details: Up to $2,500 per eligible smart EV charger purchased and installed on the business site. Available for multiple EV chargers with a maximum $20,000 rebate amount per eligible site. 
• Eligibility: Review the funding guidelines to check if your business is eligible. Available for a licenced motor dealer/traders, service centres associated with a licenced motor dealer/trader and automotive repair businesses which have staff suitably qualified to undertake work on EVs. 
• Status: Open.   
• Closes: 30 April 2028, 5 pm AEST.  
• Link: DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream

New South Wales

The New South Wales Government offers grants for fleet upgrades and EV charging infrastructure, with significant support for both urban and regional projects.

EV Fleets Incentive (Kick-start funding)  

• Grant allocation: $13 million. 
• Purpose: Supporting organisations that want to pilot EVs before committing to a larger transition or smaller fleets seeking a simplified application process. 
• Eligibility: Review the funding guidelines to check if your business is eligible. Kick-start funding is available for a maximum of 10 vehicles registered and used predominantly in NSW. 
• Grant details: Tiered funding is available to support the purchase of electric fleet vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes. Additional funding is also available to support the installation of a smart charging port per funded vehicle.
• Status: Open.  
• Closes: When funds are exhausted. 
• Link: NSW EV fleets incentive (kick-start funding model)

EV Fleets Incentive (Competitive bid funding)  

• Grant allocation: $7 million. 
• Purpose: Assist businesses with 21 or more vehicles in their fleets who are looking to purchase 11 or more vehicles. 
• Eligibility: Review the funding guidelines to check if your business is eligible. The funding awarded to successful participants is variable and depends on the competitiveness of all bids received. 
• Grant details: The amount of the incentive is determined by the competitive bid process. The competitive bid funding option is split into two streams: 
• The individual stream - For organisations that own or lease vehicles to supports its operations in NSW (including also vehicle rental/subscription services).   
• The aggregator stream - For organisations providing vehicles to customers in NSW through leasing arrangements and will pass the incentive onto customers.   
• Status: Opening early November. 
• Closes: 17 January 2025, 5 pm AEDT.  
• Link: NSW EV Fleets Incentive (competitive bid model)

Electric Vehicle Destination Grants

• Grant cap: $12 million in Round 3 
• Purpose: To supplement the existing network of slower AC destination chargers and ultra-fast charging stations. 
• Eligibility: Available to private EV charge point operators (CPOs) who can install, own and operate low powered direct current (DC) public EV chargers between 24kW to 100kW in 71 eligible zones across regional NSW. 
• Status: 28 March, 2025 
• Link: NSW Destination Charging Grants  

EV Ready Building Grant

• Grant Cap: $10 million
• Maximum amount: $80,000
• Purpose: Assist businesses in preparing buildings for EV infrastructure.
• Status: Closed
• Link: NSW EV Ready Buildings

Australian Capital Territory

The ACT is shifting to an emissions-based vehicle registration system in 2024, offering ongoing savings to businesses with low-emission fleets.

Business EV Charger Rebate ACT 

• Maximum rebate: Up to 50% of the cost (capped at $3,000 ex GST) for the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure at business premises. 
• Purpose: To assist fleet businesses to purchase and install EV charging infrastructure on their premises. 
• Eligibility: Available for eligible businesses based in the ACT that operate or subcontract fleet vehicles. Full terms available here. 
• Status: Open
• Closes: Final date to complete Rebate Claim Form is June 26, 2025. 
• Link: Business Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates 

Emissions-Based Vehicle Registration

• Maximum discount: Varies based on emissions levels
• Purpose: Businesses transitioning to zero- and low-emission vehicles will receive cheaper registration.
• Status: Open
• Link: ACT Registration Scheme
  

Victoria

Most grants for electric vehicles in Victoria have closed, but businesses can access discounted EV subscriptions through the ZEV Commercial Sector Innovation Fund.

ZEV Commercial Sector Innovation Fund

• Grant cap: $5 million
• Maximum discount: 30 per cent off 6 and 12 month subscriptions
• Purpose: As a recipient of the grant, AGL is offering 30 per cent subsidies on EV subscriptions for businesses.
• Eligibility: For up to 5 vehicles
• Grant details: Rideshare businesses are not eligible
• Status: Open
• Closes: December 31, 2025
• Link: AGL VIC Govt grant - EV subscription

EV Charging for Business Fleets

• Grant cap: $1.5 million
• Purpose: Support businesses in installing EV charging infrastructure.
• Status: Closed
• Link: EV Charging for Business Fleets

Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Emerging Technologies Grant

• Grant cap: $2.2 million
• Purpose: Promote innovative ZEV technologies for businesses.
• Status: Closed
• Link: Zero Emissions Vehicle Emerging Technologies

Destination Charging Across Victoria Program

• Grant cap: $5 million
• Purpose: Support the rollout of EV chargers at key destinations across Victoria.
• Status: Closed
• Link: Destination Charging Across Victoria Program

Queensland

Queensland offers vehicle registration and stamp duty discounts for businesses transitioning to electric vehicles, making it one of the most accessible states for EV support.

Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme

• Maximum grant: Up to $6,000 per vehicle (maximum of five rebates per business annually)
• Purpose: Assist drivers and businesses in adopting zero-emission vehicles.
• Status: Closed
• Link: Queensland ZEV Rebate

Vehicle Registration and Stamp Duty Discount

• Maximum discount: Varies by according to powertrain and number of cylinders
• Purpose: Provide businesses (and drivers) with discounts on registration and stamp duty for EVs and less powerful vehicles
• Status: Open
• Link: Queensland Registration Discounts

Northern Territory

NT's EV charger grants remain open, providing small businesses with an affordable way to install EV charging infrastructure.

EV Charger Grants Scheme

• Maximum grant: Up to $2,500 for businesses to install EV chargers.
• Purpose: Support businesses in installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
• Status: Open
• Link: NT EV Charger Grants

South Australia

South Australia offers a straightforward, long-term registration exemption for new EV purchases, available to businesses with vehicles under a price cap.

EV Registration Exemption

• Maximum discount: Three-year exemption on vehicle registration
• Eligibility: Applies to new EVs with a purchase price cap of $68,750 (GST included).
• Status: Open
• Link: SA EV Incentives

Western Australia

WA offers co-funding for electric vehicle chargers, and a generous rebate for new EV registrations. 10,348 EV rebates have been paid totalling $36.2 million as of 31 January, 2025. 

Charge Up EV Charging Grants 

• Grant allocation: $15 million 
• Purpose: To encourage EV uptake by co-funding up to 50 per cent of the cost of electric vehicle charger installations by eligible entities. 
• Eligibility: Available to not-for-profits, small to medium businesses, and local government authorities. 
• Maximum rebate: $75,000 assessed via DEMIRS. Co-funding amounts over $75,000 subject to two-stage assessment. 
• Status: Open  
• Closes: June 30, 2025 
• Link: Charge Up EV Charging Grants

Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate

• Max Rebate: $3,500 for newly registered EVs, including cars, SUVs, utes, vans, and light trucks.
• Status: Open
• Closing Date: May 10, 2025
• Link: WA ZEV Rebate

Tasmania

Tasmania offers businesses both rebates and zero-interest loans for EV-related upgrades, though some rebates are nearing their limit.

Electric Vehicle ChargeSmart Grants Program 

• Grant allocation: Up to $50,000 co-funding per eligible entity. 
• Purpose: To support upfront costs of buying and installing/upgrading existing public EV fast charging infrastructure in Tasmania. 
• Eligibility: Eligible entities include local government agencies, not-for-profit organisations (incorporated or sponsored if unincorporated), for-profit incorporated organisations, and businesses with an active ABN before 1 January 2025. 
• Status: Open.   
• Closes: 24 March, 2025. 
• Link: Electric Vehicle ChargeSmart Grants Program TAS 

Deliver-e Small Business Grant Program

• Grant allocation: $300,000
• Purpose: To help Tasmanian small businesses to help them purchase battery electric delivery vans and cargo e‑bikes
• Eligibility: Available for operational businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Excludes licensed motor vehicle traders, businesses that are for sale, insolvent, or under administration, government entities or state-owned companies, or previous grant recipients.
• Maximum grant: $20,000 for electric delivery vans, $2,500 for cargo e-bikes, and a maximum of $25,000in total.
• Status: Open.   
• Closes: Until funding is fully allocated.
• Link: Deliver-e Small Business Grant Program

Energy Saver Loan Scheme

• Maximum loan: Zero-interest loans from $500 to $10,000 for energy-efficient upgrades, including AC EV chargers.
• Scheme details: Businesses that have been registered for a minimum two years and comply with certain other requirements are eligible.
• Status: Open
• Link: Tas Energy Saver Loans

Tasmania EV Rebate

• Maximum rebate: $2,000 per EV
• Availability: Just 21 rebates left as of September 2024
• Status: Open
• Link: Tas EV Rebates

These grants and incentives across Australia present an array of options for businesses looking to transition to electric vehicles or enhance their EV infrastructure. Businesses should act quickly on opportunities still open to ensure they benefit from the available financial support.