Electric vehicle strategy and implementation plan

The Northern Territory Government released the Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy and Implementation Plan in 2021.

Read the strategy and implementation plan 2021-2026 PDF (1.3 MB).

An update has been prepared on implementation of the EV Strategy since introduction in 2021. Read the December 2023 Implementation Update PDF (765.1 KB).

Electric road vehicles registered in the NT as at 31 January 2024

551 Passenger / Commercial
79 Motorcycles
0 Heavy Vehicle

Electric vehicles registered in the NT Government Fleet

75 Passenger / Commercial
13 Other Vehicles

EV Charger Residential and Business Grant Program

Applications approved at 31 December 2023

5 Business
96 Residential

Key actions

The strategy and implementation plan includes a range of actions over the next 5 years.

This includes:

  • reduced registration and stamp duty fees for EVs
  • the EV Charger Grant Scheme
  • facilitating the installation of more EV charging stations
  • supporting local innovation in EV technology
  • skills development for EV servicing and EV charging infrastructure installation
  • promoting information on EV charging locations
  • increasing the number of EVs in the NT Government fleet.

For more information, go to the NT Government website.

Registration and stamp duty

From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027, the NT Government will waive:

  • stamp duty fees for the sale of plug-in EVs up to $50,000 - providing a saving of up to $1,500
  • the registration fee when you register your EV - providing an annual $91 saving:
    • Motor Accidents Compensation and third party insurance still applies.

To find out more, go to the NT Government website.

EV number plates

The NT Government is also introducing labelling attached to electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles' number plates.

In an emergency, they will help emergency responders quickly identify the vehicle's power source, so they can respond appropriately.

From 1 March 2023, it will be mandatory for these vehicle types built on or after 1 January 2019.

This will bring the Territory in line with other jurisdictions in Australia.

For more information, go to the NT Government website.

Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme

From 1 July 2022, the Electric Vehicle Charger (Residential and Business) Grants Scheme will be available to owners of EVs to buy and install EV chargers.

This includes 100 residential grants of $1,000 and 80 business grants of $2,500, with a total of $300,000 being committed.

Proof of NT registered EV is required.

Read more about the EV Charger Grants Scheme on the NT Government website.

To find existing EV charging locations, go to the PlugShare website.

Related plans and strategies

This strategy and implementation plan is in line with the NTG’s:

The NT Government is also working with other jurisdictions and the Australian Government to coordinate Australia’s transition to low and zero emission vehicles.

Resources

Compare vehicles and fuel costs on the Australian Government's Green Vehicle Guide website.

Learn more about EVs from the leading industry body on the EV Council website.

Read more about charging an EV on the Transport for NSW website.

Learn more about EV fire safety on the EVFireSafe website.

Contact

For more information, email policy.transport@nt.gov.au or call 08 8924 7965.


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