Victorian dealers who complete vehicle roadworthiness testing as Licensed Vehicle Testers (LVT) are advised that the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) have announced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) category.
From 1 June 2026, it will be mandatory for any Examining Mechanic who will inspect and test an Electric or Hybrid vehicle for the purposes of issuing a certificate of roadworthiness to be ‘EV’ accredited, and for the LVT Licence to have the ‘EV’ accreditation. LVTs may begin preparing now, with training and assessment already available through the existing RTO network. Additional equipment and safety requirements will also apply to premises conducting EV testing.
The AADA acknowledges the proactive role Victorian franchised dealers played in assisting DTP to understand the operational and safety considerations involved in EV servicing and inspection. We also recognise DTP’s constructive engagement with AADA throughout this process.
More information about these requirements will be provided in the LVT Licence Conditions which will be released next week by DTP.
Further details, including an extract of the announcement and DTP’s FAQs on the new category, are available at the link below.