The New Zealand Government has now introduced the Clean Car Discount scheme with the aim to reduce transport emissions to help meet the country’s 2050 carbon neutral target. This 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.
If you choose to purchase a zero or low-emission vehicle, you may be eligible for a rebate. The lower the emissions the greater the rebate. Fees will also be imposed on vehicles with higher emissions in recognition of the increased environmental and economic costs they are imposing. Vehicles with moderate emissions will not incur a fee and may even be eligible for a rebate.
A full overview of this scheme can be found in the NZTA website.
The below vehicles will qualify for the clear car rebate;
The rebate is payable only to the first person registered to the vehicle (regardless of ownership), unless the first person registered is a:
a. Registered motor vehicle trader
b. Lessee of the vehicle
For full and up to date information on eligibility, please refer to Waka Kotahi guidelines:
Eligibility 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, including reading and agreeing to the terms and conditions, which can be found below. In completing the application, you will be required to provide the following supporting documentation:
For full and up to date information on eligibility, please refer to Waka Kotahi guidelines:
To view price sheets for Clean Car Fees/Rebates/Cost Neutral, please click on the below price sheet.
If you have any questions about how the clean car programme works, you can find all the necessary information in the NZTA website. Click below to find out more.
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