In May 2016, the Kiwi government introduced its electric vehicle program, aiming to reach 64,000 electric vehicles by 2021. But despite the gradual and steady increase in electric vehicle registrations since then, the target has failed. been reached – according to the Ministry of Transport there are now 27,436 EV on the roads of the country.
To boost the adoption of electric and low-emission vehicles, the government yesterday announced its Clean Car Discount program, which offers significant subsidies to future owners of electric vehicles.
Specifically, New Zealanders who purchase an imported new electric vehicle will receive a rebate of $ 6,166, and those who purchase an imported used electric vehicle will receive a rebate of $ 2,466.
The subsidy will be less for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). New buyers of PHEVs will be eligible for $ 4,110, and used hybrids will be eligible for $ 1,644.
The government notes that the Clean Car Discount will prevent up to 9.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, while helping New Zealand achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
“New Zealand is actually lagging behind in electric vehicle adoption, so we are catching up internationally. Our monthly electric vehicle registrations are around half of the global average, and sales are well below the 50% of monthly sales seen in some European countries. “
The program will be funded by the fees for higher-emitting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and will begin in January 2022. New imports of ICEs will be taxed up to $ 3,699 and imports of ICEs will be taxed up to $ 3,699. occasion up to $ 2,055.
Vehicles with 147 to 191 ppmv / km CO2 emissions will fall into the “zero band” category and will not receive any rebates or charges. Below you can check which group the top-selling vehicle brands in New Zealand belong to.
From July 1 to December 31, 2021, Kiwis can apply for the EV discounts, and the grants will be offered while funds are exhausted.
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