The Clean Car rebate will help New Zealand achieve its goal to be carbon neutral by making low emission vehicles more affordable. The Clean Car Discount consists of rebates and fees based on CO2 emissions for new and used eligible vehicles the first time they are registered in New Zealand.
Rebates will be up to the value of $8,525. When eligible individuals apply, rebates will be offered based on the type of vehicle they choose to purchase, new cars will get a higher discount than used cars, and electric vehicles will get a higher discount than, PHEVs, hybrids and petrol or diesel cars. For non EVs, rebates will be based on the vehicles emissions.
The scheme gives eligible applicants a discount of $8,525 off a new EV and $3,450 off a used EV.
The Clean Car Discount encourages buyer demand for low-emission vehicles by providing rebates for zero and low-emission light vehicles, and requiring a fee be paid for high-emission vehicles, registered in New Zealand for the first time. The Clean Car Discount is based on CO2 emissions. Vehicles first registered after 1 April 2022 with zero or low-emissions may be eligible for a rebate and those with high-emissions incur a fee.
Vehicles that are available for the discount can be found on the Right Car website. Eligible vehicles are listed and can be sorted by the make and model, as well as by which cars are the safest, cleanest and most fuel efficient too.
Applicants can check their eligibility and apply for the rebate on the NZTA website.
Whether you’re participating in the Clean Car Discount scheme or not, anyone looking to recycle their old car can get an instant quote from CarTakeBack.
