Car Stamp Duty Calculator Australia
Calculate how much stamp duty you will pay when buying or transferring a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle in Australia. Select your state and enter the vehicle value for an instant estimate.
Looking for Victoria specifically? Use our dedicated VIC Car Stamp Duty Calculator for a VIC-focused calculator page.
Purchase price or market value, whichever is higher.
Enter a vehicle value to calculate stamp duty.
Vehicle stamp duty rates by state
Each state and territory charges vehicle stamp duty (also called motor vehicle duty or vehicle registration duty) at different rates. Here is a summary of how each state calculates duty on a standard passenger car.
| State | Official name | Rate summary |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Motor Vehicle Duty | $3 per $100 up to $45k; $5 per $100 above $45k |
| VIC | Motor Vehicle Duty | $8.40–$18 per $200, tiered by value |
| QLD | Vehicle Registration Duty | $2–$4 per $100 depending on engine/cylinders |
| WA | Vehicle Licence Duty | 2.75% up to $25k, sliding to 6.5% above $50k |
| SA | Stamp Duty on Vehicles | $1–$4 per $100, progressive brackets |
| TAS | Motor Vehicle Duty | $3 per $100 up to $35k; 4% above $40k |
| NT | Stamp Duty on Motor Vehicles | Flat $3 per $100 (EV exempt up to $50k) |
| ACT | Motor Vehicle Duty | Emissions-based, $2.50–$4.53 per $100, tiered by value |
Electric vehicle concessions
Several states offer reduced stamp duty for electric and low-emission vehicles, though many concessions have expired in recent years.
- NT — Full exemption for EVs valued up to $50,000 (until 30 June 2027). Duty on excess above $50k only.
- QLD — Hybrid and electric vehicles pay $2 per $100 (lowest tier) instead of $3–$4 per $100.
- VIC — Green vehicles (CO₂ ≤ 120 g/km) pay a flat $8.40 per $200 regardless of value, avoiding higher tiers.
- ACT — Zero-emission vehicles (AAA category) get the lowest rate tier ($2.50 per $100). Higher-emission vehicles pay up to $4.53 per $100.
- NSW, SA, TAS — Previous EV stamp duty concessions have expired.
Frequently asked questions
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Tax Accuracy & Sources
Estimates vehicle stamp duty (motor vehicle duty) for all Australian states and territories based on vehicle value and type. EV concessions, private vs dealer variations, and special registration categories may not be fully modelled.
Vehicle stamp duty rates current as at January 2025. Sourced from Revenue NSW, SRO Victoria, QLD Government, WA Department of Finance, RevenueSA, SRO Tasmania, NT Treasury, and ACT Revenue Office.