EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26

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Introduction

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

Please carefully read this page before proceeding with an application.

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

Eligibility

In summary, the program is open to ABN holders in NSW 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 

During your application, you will be requested to provide registration certificates to demonstrate you operate an eligible fleet, as per the requirements above.

Registration certificates provided must be for non-private registrations, e.g. Business General, Hire Car or Rental Vehicle.

  • These vehicles must have been operational in your fleet for at least 6 months prior to the application submission. We expect your organisation will continue operating a fleet of at least 3 vehicles for at least three to four years after your application. To ensure compliance, audits may be conducted to confirm this 

  • Your existing fleet size should not include any EV's you're applying to receive the incentive for

The following conditions must be met if your application is successful after assessing your eligibility:

  • Vehicles must not be ordered before 16 December, 2025 (the launch of this program). Proof of purchase, lease or subscription may be requested to demonstrate this
  • Any organisation procuring vehicles via operational lease will be required to supply an operational leasing contract during the evidence submission stage
  • Vehicles must be registered within 100 business days after receiving the funding deed and all required evidence will need to be submitted simultaneously to facilitate payment. Payment will not be provided in multiple parts for batches of vehicles and/or chargers
  • Vehicles must be registered in NSW for business general use and used predominantly in NSW (occasional interstate travel is acceptable)
  • Any smart chargers procured must be aligned to the Department's approved charger specifications, see p.20 of our program guidelines 
  • To receive incentive payment for smart charging infrastructure, please review the evidence requirements, see p.24 in our program guidelines 

General conditions of the kick-start funding program

The following conditions must also 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 charging ports across one or more applications
  • 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 kick-start funding or competitive bid count towards the 15 vehicle maximum
  • EVs must be brand new. Used or dealer demonstration vehicles are not eligible for the incentive
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) 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 (PVs) and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) with a recommended retail price (RRP) of under $40,000 are not eligible for an incentive. RRP refers to the base price of the vehicle, inclusive of GST as published by the manufacturer. It is exclusive of any optional extras, dealer delivery charges, on-road costs, promotional discounts or incentives, or aftermarket modifications. The RRP must reflect the standard model configuration without additional trim levels, packages, or accessories
  • PVs and SUVs should have a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) below the ATO's FY2025-26 luxury car tax threshold of $91,387 (incl. GST) (exceptions may be granted if justified by operational needs). 

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

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