The Western Australian Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) rebate scheme is set to close at midnight (AWST) 10 May 2025.
In efforts to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles, the government introduced a rebate scheme as a part of the Clean Energy Car Fund in the 2022-23 state budget.
The incentive offers a $3,500 rebate for anyone who purchases an eligible vehicle and applies to the Department of Transport.
Licensing data from the Department of Transport illustrates that 25,000 electric vehicles are registered on Western Australian roads, increasing by 692% between 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2024.
The scheme pushed the Roger Cook-led government to invest an additional $14.7 million in 2024-25 to meet demand, an increase from the original investment of $36.5 million to $51.2 million.
Minister Assisting the Transport Minister Jessica Stojkovski says the ZEV rebate scheme has been met by popular demand, encouraging the community to switch to more eco-friendly means of transport.
“By 31 March, 11,868 applications, totalling $41.53 million had been paid with figures for April 2025 still be to finalised,” she says.
Eligible customers have until 12am AWST on 10 May to apply for the rebate.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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