NSW Motor Vehicle Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate NSW motor vehicle stamp duty (transfer duty) for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. Uses Revenue NSW 2025-26 rates.
NSW Vehicle Duty
$750
* Passenger cars: 3% up to $45,000, then 5% above $45,000.
* Electric vehicles (BEV) are exempt up to $78,000 from 1 Sep 2021.
* PHEVs lost the exemption from 1 April 2025.
* Source: Revenue NSW, 2025-26.
NSW Motor Vehicle Duty Rates
| Vehicle Value | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $45,000 | $3 per $100 (3%) |
| $45,001+ | $5 per $100 (5%) |
| Electric vehicles (BEV) up to $78,000 | Exempt |
Source: Revenue NSW · Rates current for 2025-26
Frequently Asked Questions
How is NSW motor vehicle stamp duty calculated?
NSW charges $3 per $100 (3%) on the first $45,000 of a passenger vehicle's value, then $5 per $100 (5%) on the portion above $45,000. A $30,000 car costs $900 in duty; a $60,000 car costs $2,100.
Are electric vehicles exempt from NSW stamp duty?
Yes. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles priced up to $78,000 are exempt from NSW motor vehicle duty from 1 September 2021. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) lost their exemption from 1 April 2025.
When do I pay stamp duty on a car in NSW?
NSW motor vehicle duty is collected at the time of registration or transfer. Revenue NSW collects it through Service NSW when you register or transfer the vehicle.