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).

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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.

Electric Vehicle Charger Grants Scheme

The Electric Vehicle Charger (Residential and Business) Grants Scheme is available to owners of EVs to buy and install EV chargers.

Proof of a NT registered EV is required.

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

EV number plates

In line with other jurisdictions in Australia, in March 2023, the NT Government introduced a requirement for labelling to be attached to the number plate of electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles built on or after 1 January 2019.

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

For more information, go to the NT Government website.

Resources

Compare tail pipe emissions, annual energy costs and fuel consumption on the Vehicle Emissions Star Rating website.

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 Electric vehicles | NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services website.

Learn more about new electrical safety regulations for electric vehicle connection points commencing 1 July 2026 on the New electrical safety regulations 2024 | NT WorkSafe.

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:

• Roadmap to Renewables - go to the Territory Renewable Energy website
• the Climate Change Response and Action Plan - go to the Climate Change NT website
• the Digital Territory Strategy - go to the Digital Territory website.

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

Contact

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