The Clean Car programme consists of rebates and fees for new and used eligible vehicles the first time they are registered in New Zealand, based on CO2 emissions.
From 1 July 2023 the NZ Govt. Clean Car programme will change. These changes are to ensure fees generate enough revenue to fund the scheme’s rebates and administration costs.
Enquire NowEligibility criteria is set out in further detail in the Land Transport Act 1998 and any regulations made under that Act.
In short, the following eligibility criteria must be met:
If you wish to apply for a rebate, you must complete the online application form on the NZTA site, including reading and agreeing to the terms and conditions, which can be found here.
In completing the application you will be required to provide the following supporting documentation:
The rebate available to you will depend on the type of vehicle you have purchased and the time at which the vehicle is registered.
The following are the indicative rebates:
| From 1 July 2023 | New vehicle |
|---|---|
| Battery electric vehicle | $7,015 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle | $4,025 |
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Note that Rebate applications for vehicles registered between 1 July 2021 and 31 March 2022 that meet the eligibility criteria will only be accepted until 31 May 2024 (if funding permits).
| Vehicle carbon emissions | New vehicle |
|---|---|
| 0 (zero emissions) | $7,015 |
| 1 to 56 | $5,750 |
| 57 to 146 | $8,625 less (emissions X $50 X 130/145) |
All figures are inclusive of GST and the final amount of rebate paid will include GST.
The NZ Govt. Clean Car Programme will also see vehicles which emit higher rates of CO2 subject to fees.
The person who registers, for the first time, any new or used vehicle with carbon dioxide emissions of 192 grams or more per kilometre must pay the fee calculated pursuant to the formula set out under regulation 7 of the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Programme Charges) Regulations 2022.
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The NZ Govt. Clean Car Programme encourages the purchase of zero and low emission light vehicles by reducing the cost of eligible new and used vehicles coming into New Zealand and putting a fee on high emission vehicles from 1 April 2022.
From 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022 a rebate is available for eligible electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEV) registered in New Zealand for the first time.
For vehicles first registered in New Zealand from 1 April 2022, fees and rebates will be applied according to the CO2 emission of vehicles. The higher the CO2 emission value the greater the fee in recognition of the increased environmental and economic costs they are imposing. The lower the CO2 emission value the greater the rebate.
Yes. The initial NZ Govt. Clean Car Discount and now a revised NZ Govt. Clean Car Discount Programme.
The NZ Govt. Clean Car Discount applied for vehicles first registered between 1st July 2021 – 31 March 2022 and offered a rebate payable for light electric vehicles if specific criteria were met.
The new NZ Govt. Clean Car Discount Programme consists of rebates and fees for new and used eligible vehicles the first time they’re registered in New Zealand, based on CO2 emissions.
The Government is accelerating the response to climate change to achieve a carbon neutral target for New Zealand by 2050. The NZ Govt. Clean Car Discount aims to help bring down transport emissions by making the purchase of zero and low-CO2 emission vehicles more affordable.
From 1 April 2022, the NZ Govt. Clean Car Programme will consist of rebates and fees for new and used eligible vehicles the first time they are registered in New Zealand, based on CO2 emissions.
The higher the CO2 emissions, the greater the fee in recognition of the increased environmental and economic costs they are imposing.
Buyers choosing zero or low-emission vehicles may be eligible for a rebate. The lower the emissions the greater the rebate. Vehicles with moderate emissions will not incur a fee or be eligible for a rebate.
