Car stamp duty calculator for New South Wales
New South Wales charges motor vehicle duty when a vehicle is registered or transferred. It’s set by Revenue NSW, collected by Service NSW at registration or transfer. Enter the price to see the duty and how it’s worked out.
NSW rates
Passenger vehicles: $3 for every $100 or part of $100 up to $44,999. At $45,000 or more: $1,350 plus $5 for every $100 or part over $45,000. Vehicles that are not passenger vehicles pay $3 for every $100 or part with no higher tier. Electric vehicles pay the same rates as any other car since the EV exemption ended on 1 January 2024.
Rates current at October 2026. The EV exemption ended on 1 January 2024..
| Vehicle and value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| Passenger vehicle, up to $44,999 | $3 for every $100 or part |
| Passenger vehicle, $45,000 or more | $1,350 plus $5 for every $100 or part over $45,000 |
| Non-passenger vehicle, any value | $3 for every $100 or part |
For dealers
- The buyer pays duty when the vehicle is registered or transferred into their name through Service NSW. Dealers usually include it in the drive-away price and pay it with the registration.
- For a new vehicle, duty is based on the price paid including GST, options and dealer delivery. For a used vehicle it is the sale price or market value, whichever is higher.
- Licensed motor dealers can be exempt from motor vehicle duty on second-hand vehicles held for sale and on new demonstration vehicles. If a demonstrator was registered with duty paid, a refund can be claimed once an exemption authority has been issued.
- There is no EV exemption any more. The exemption and $3,000 rebate stopped for vehicles from 1 January 2024, except where the contract or deposit was made before that date.
- Refunds generally have to be requested within 5 years, with the original certificate of registration showing duty was paid.
In carassessments.com.au the deal builder adds duty to the on-road costs, and the rego transfer form comes pre-filled. See the deal desk.
Sources
- Motor vehicle duty, Revenue NSW
- Motor vehicle duty exemptions, Revenue NSW
- Motor vehicle duty refunds, Revenue NSW
- End of the electric vehicle duty exemption and rebate, Revenue NSW
- Check motor vehicle stamp duty, Service NSW
Rates change. Check the revenue office before you rely on a figure. General information, not tax advice.
Questions dealers ask
How much is stamp duty on a $30,000 car in NSW?
$900. Passenger vehicles under $45,000 pay $3 for every $100 or part of $100 of the value.
How is duty worked out on a car over $45,000 in NSW?
It is $1,350 plus $5 for every $100 or part over $45,000. A $50,000 passenger car pays $1,350 plus $250, which is $1,600.
Do utes and vans pay the higher rate?
No. The $45,000 step only applies to passenger vehicles. Non-passenger vehicles such as utes, vans and trucks pay $3 for every $100 or part at any value.
Are electric cars still exempt from stamp duty in NSW?
No. The EV duty exemption and rebate ended on 1 January 2024. Electric vehicles now pay the same duty as petrol and diesel vehicles.
Do dealers pay duty on their stock?
Licensed motor dealers may be exempt on second-hand vehicles held for sale and on new demonstrators. Duty is then paid by the buyer when the vehicle is transferred into their name.
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