EV grants and incentives for businesses

The Australian Federal and some state governments offer grants to promote EV adoption in businesses. Here's a breakdown of current and closed opportunities.

A business person enjoying a coffee while charging their EV

Most government-funded EV incentives for businesses to go electric are now closed, with the exception of the federal DRIVEN Charger Rebate Scheme, the NSW EV Fleets Incentive (Kick-Start funding) and the ACT and Queensland's discount for low emissions vehicle registration. See details below.

Federal 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: 5pm 30 November 2026.
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.
Status: Closed
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.
Status: Closed
Link: NSW Destination Charging Grants

EV Ready Building Grant

Grant Cap: $10 million
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

Purpose: To assist fleet businesses to purchase and install EV charging infrastructure on their premises.
Status: Closed
Link: Business Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates

Emissions-Based Vehicle Registration

Purpose: Businesses transitioning to zero- and low-emission vehicles will receive cheaper registration.
Status: OPEN
Link: ACT Registration Scheme

Victoria

All previous grants for electric vehicles in Victoria have closed.

ZEV Commercial Sector Innovation Fund

Grant cap: $5 million
Purpose: As a recipient of the grant, AGL is offering 30 per cent subsidies on EV subscriptions for businesses.
Status: Closed
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: Closed
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
Status: Closed
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.
Status: Closed
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: Closed
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.
Status: Closed
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
Status: Closed
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: Closed
Link: Tas Energy Saver Loans

Tasmania EV Rebate

Maximum rebate: $2,000 per EV
Status: Closed
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.

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