In April 2023 the Queensland Government announced additional financial assistance as part of their Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme which initially commenced in July 2022.
AADA advised Dealers of the new eligibility requirements and the increased rebate available via a Dealer Bulletin in April. The enhanced rebate scheme came into effect from 1 July 2023 and the key changes are as follows:
- An increase to the eligible dutiable value threshold from $58,000 to $68,000 (including GST).
- An increase to the rebate from $3,000 to $6,000 for eligible households with a total taxable household income of $180,000 per year for eligible EVs purchased from 1 April 2023.
- Applicants who have already applied and received a $3,000 rebate and who are under the total taxable household income threshold, are eligible for reassessment and additional payment of $3,000 rebate (totalling $6000 per eligible application).
Further details of the Enhanced Rebate Scheme, and the application form for customers are available online at the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority website.
Dealers should remind customers purchasing a new EV to record proof of purchase to access the rebate.