EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start Funding

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 5:00PM 30 June 2025 (AEST).

Welcome to the EV fleets incentive kick-start funding application.

 

Please carefully read the points below.

In summary, the program is open to NSW-based applicants that:

  • currently operate a fleet of at least three non-privately registered vehicles (electric or non-electric) in NSW, OR
  • own at least one licensed taxi, OR
  • operate at least one truck registered under a business ABN.

Applicants can request funding for up to 15 new Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs or EVs for short) and optional smart chargers.

The following conditions must be met as part of all applications for kick-start funding:

  • You can apply for an incentive for up to 15 vehicles and optional smart chargers across one or more applications.

  • You will be requested to provide registration certificates to support the minimum fleet size requirement above. Certificates provided must be for non-private registrations types, e.g. Business General, Hire Car or Rental Vehicle.
  • One application must be completed (all vehicles registered, chargers purchased and incentive payment received) before another application can be started.

  • Vehicles incentivised through a previous round of the competitive bid count towards the 15 vehicle maximum as part of the kick-start funding option.

  • EVs must have been ordered after 24 July 2024 (the launch of this program) to be eligible for the standard incentive. Proof of purchase or lease may be requested to demonstrate this.

  • EVs must be new. Used or dealer demonstration vehicles are not eligible for the incentive.

  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are not eligible for the incentive.

  • EVs acquired by the applicant through a subscription or novated lease arrangement are not eligible for the incentive. Applicants can, however, provide incentivised vehicles to customers through non-novated leases, rental or subscription arrangements.

  • EVs must be registered under an organisation name (either the applying organisation or a lease provider) and not be registered under a private individual.

  • EVs must be registered in NSW and used predominantly in NSW (occasional interstate travel is acceptable).

  • Passenger vehicles and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) must have a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) below the ATO's FY2024-25 luxury car tax threshold of $91,387 (incl. GST). This does not apply to Light Commercial Vehicles (including utes and vans) and light trucks (up to 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), which can have a RRP above this price.

  • AC smart chargers receiving the additional incentive must be on the approved list. AC chargers not on the list and DC chargers will be considered on a case-by-case basis as part of the application assessment.

  • If your application is approved, all EVs nominated in your application must be registered within 120 business days (about five and a half months) after receiving confirmation of application approval. 
  • Payment of the incentive will only be made once documentation for all vehicles and smart chargers has been provided. Payment will not be provided in multiple parts for batches of vehicles and/or chargers.

Your application will not be eligible if you do not meet all of the conditions above.

Please read the Guidelines to understand all program requirements in detail.

Please contact electric.fleets@environment.nsw.gov.au with any questions or feedback.