From Monday 24 May 2021, newly purchased zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) will receive two years of free registration in the Australian Capital Territory.

Minister for Climate Action, Andrew Barr, said eligible ACT residents and businesses can apply for the two years of free registration for ZEVs purchased or acquired from 24 May 2021 until 30 June 2024.

“The ACT has an ambitious target of net zero emissions by 2045. Transport emissions now account for around 60 per cent of the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions and of these emissions an estimated 70 per cent are from private vehicles,” he said.

“Reducing the number of high emitting vehicles on our roads is significant to achieving our targets along with encouraging active travel and public transport use.”

Minister Barr said the ACT is fast approaching 1,000 registered electric vehicles.

He noted that other incentives, such as the two-year registration waiver and no-interest loans through the Sustainable Household Scheme, will make purchasing zero-emissions vehicles a viable option for Canberrans.

“We are also working closely with industry to make zero-emissions vehicles more affordable and available and planning more charging stations across the Territory in the future to ensure the ACT will continue to be leaders in the transition to zero emissions transport.”

The initiative is part of the ACT Government’s commitment to Climate Action through the Parliamentary Agreement of the 10th Legislative Assembly.

Eligibility requirements are available at: www.act.gov.au/zevregistrations