Car Stamp Duty Calculator (All States)
Work out the stamp duty on a new car in your state, including luxury tiers and electric vehicle concessions, then compare every state.
The same car in every state
For a new passenger car registered by a private buyer. Used cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, fleet discounts and exemptions (e.g. for disability) can be different. Estimate only.
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What is car stamp duty?
When you buy a car and register it in your name, your state or territory charges motor vehicle duty (also called registration duty or vehicle licence duty). It's based on the car's dutiable value, which for a new car is usually the full purchase price including GST and dealer-fitted options, but not registration, CTP insurance or the duty itself. Dealers often roll it into the drive-away price.
Rates for new passenger cars (October 2026)
| State | How duty is worked out |
|---|---|
| NSW | $3 per $100 up to $45,000, then $1,350 + $5 per $100 above $45,000 |
| VIC | $8.40 per $200 up to $80,809; $10.40 per $200 to $100,000; $14 to $150,000; $18 above (whole value). Green cars (120 g/km or less) $8.40 at any price |
| QLD | Per $100: $2 hybrid/electric, $3 for 1–4 cylinders, $3.50 for 5–6, $4 for 7+; $2 more per $100 on the whole value over $100,000 |
| WA | 2.75% up to $25,000, rising on a sliding scale to 6.5% at $50,000 and above |
| SA | $60 + $4 per $100 over $3,000 (about 4%) |
| TAS | $3 per $100 up to $35,000; $1,050 + $11 per $100 to $40,000; $4 per $100 above $40,000 |
| ACT | Based on CO₂ emissions: from $2.50 per $100 for zero-emission cars to $4.53 for the highest emitters, with higher rates above $45,000 and $8 per $100 above $80,000 |
| NT | 3% of the value; electric and plug-in hybrid cars get up to $1,500 off until 30 June 2027 |
Electric vehicle concessions
Most EV stamp duty exemptions have ended. Today, EVs pay less in the ACT (lowest emission category), Victoria (green car rate, which matters above the luxury threshold), Queensland (hybrid and electric rate) and the NT (up to $1,500 off). NSW, WA, SA and Tasmania charge EVs the same as petrol cars. If you're weighing up an EV, see the EV charging cost calculator and the novated lease calculator, where eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax.
Example
A $50,000 four-cylinder petrol car costs about $1,600 in duty in NSW, $2,100 in Victoria, $1,500 in Queensland and $3,250 in WA. Pricier cars cost much more in WA, SA and Victoria. Planning the purchase with finance? Add the duty to your loan amount in the car loan calculator.
Sources: Revenue NSW – Motor vehicle duty, VicRoads – Motor vehicle duty, Queensland Government – Duty rates, ACT Revenue Office – Motor vehicle duty.
Frequently asked questions
Is stamp duty included in the drive-away price?
Usually yes. A drive-away price normally includes stamp duty, registration and CTP insurance. Duty is worked out on the car's value, not the drive-away total.
Do I pay stamp duty on a used car?
Yes. You pay duty when you transfer registration into your name, based on the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher. Used car rates can differ in the ACT.
Which state has the cheapest car stamp duty?
For a typical petrol car, Queensland and NSW are usually cheapest, and WA is often the most expensive above $50,000. For electric cars, the NT is cheapest up to $50,000.
Do electric cars pay stamp duty?
In most states, yes. The NT gives up to $1,500 off until 30 June 2027, the ACT and Queensland have lower rates for EVs, and Victoria charges EVs the green car rate.
Official sources used for this calculator include: Moneysmart – Home loans, State Revenue Office Victoria – Land transfer duty, Revenue NSW – Transfer duty. See how we calculate.
Reviewed by the ClearCalc team. Last reviewed October 2026. This calculator gives an estimate for general information only. Check important figures with the relevant government agency or a licensed professional.