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Stamp duty on a car ranges from 2% (a Queensland EV/hybrid category) to 9% (a Victorian luxury car) of the price, depending on the state, the vehicle and its emissions. Work out the duty on your purchase and see what annual registration and CTP typically cost.
For a new car: the drive-away list price including GST (and LCT if any).
Stamp duty payable
$1,350
3.00% of the vehicle's value
Vehicle classifications, dutiable value and any concession can change the result. Check Service NSW duty checker before paying.
| State | Typical annual cost | How it's calculated | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | ≈ $1,000–$1,500 | Base fee + weight-based motor vehicle tax + Green Slip CTP (priced by insurer/postcode) | NSW registration fees |
| VIC | ≈ $800–$1,000 | Single fee including TAC charge; varies metro vs regional | VicRoads fees |
| QLD | ≈ $800–$1,100 | Fee by cylinders + CTP (choice of insurer) | QLD registration costs |
| WA | ≈ $800–$1,100 | Licence fee by tare weight + compulsory motor injury insurance | WA vehicle licensing |
| SA | ≈ $700–$1,000 | Fee by cylinders + CTP (choice of insurer) | SA registration |
| TAS | ≈ $600–$900 | Fee by cylinders including MAIB premium | TAS registration fees |
| ACT | ≈ $1,000–$1,400 | Emissions-adjusted fee + CTP (choice of insurer) | Access Canberra rego |
| NT | ≈ $700–$1,000 | Fee by engine capacity + compulsory TPI insurance | NT rego |
For a typical $45,000 petrol car, Tasmania, the NT, NSW and SA all land near $1,350–$1,860 (3–4%), WA's sliding scale reaches about 5.75%, and Victoria is the most expensive mainstream state at $8.40 per $200 (4.2%) — rising to 9% for cars over $150,000. Queensland and the ACT use vehicle-specific categories, so compare the applicable official schedule rather than treating an EV rate as a universal concession.
Queensland is the one state that prices vehicle registration duty by what is under the bonnet rather than by body type. The rate applies per $100 of the dutiable value, and every rate steps up once the car is worth more than $100,000:
| Engine | Up to $100,000 | Over $100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid or electric | $2.00 per $100 | $4.00 per $100 |
| 1 to 4 cylinders | $3.00 per $100 | $5.00 per $100 |
| 5 or 6 cylinders | $3.50 per $100 | $5.50 per $100 |
| 7 or more cylinders | $4.00 per $100 | $6.00 per $100 |
Queensland's EV/hybrid category is charged at $2.00 per $100 up to $100,000. The applicable dutiable-value rule is set by Queensland, so check the official rate page and select the vehicle category for an estimate.
Vehicle duty rules vary by jurisdiction and can change. Queensland has a separate EV/hybrid rate, the ACT uses an emissions category and eligible NT BEV/PHEV transfers receive a concession through 30 June 2027. Check the official criteria before relying on any of these settings. If you're packaging an EV through work, the novated lease calculator shows the FBT exemption — usually worth far more than any duty concession.
Three separate costs: stamp duty is a one-off state tax when a car is registered or transferred to you; registration is the recurring annual (or quarterly) fee to keep it on the road; CTP insurance covers injuries to people in an accident and is compulsory — bundled into the rego fee in Victoria, Tasmania, WA and the NT, and bought separately from a choice of insurers in NSW, Queensland, SA and the ACT. None of these cover damage to the car itself.
Duty schedules verified 5 August 2026 against each revenue office. Confirm the applicable schedule and vehicle classification before settlement.
Motor vehicle stamp duty (also called registration or transfer duty) is a state tax paid when a vehicle is first registered in your name — on both new and used cars. The dealer usually handles it for new cars; for private sales you pay it when you transfer the rego.
Each state sets its own scheme: most charge per $100 of value with rates that rise for more expensive cars, Queensland prices by engine type and the ACT by CO₂ emissions.
Dutiable-value rules differ between jurisdictions. Check the official state or territory guidance, particularly for private sales and non-standard transfers.
Each state page has the published schedule used by this calculator, duty worked out across a range of car prices, the quirk in that state’s formula worth knowing before you buy, and how it compares nationally.
General information only. This calculator estimates vehicle duty for supported passenger and light commercial scenarios. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm the vehicle classification, dutiable value, transfer details and any concession with the relevant state or territory authority.