BYD EV Rebates & Incentives in Australia 2026

Australian Federal Government EV incentives: **Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Exemption:** - Electric vehicles exempt from FBT (until 2030) - Saves $3,000-8,000/year for salary packaging - Applies to BYD Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin - PHEVs (Shark, Sealion 6) also eligible **How to use:** 1. Contact your employer's payroll department 2. Request salary packaging for BYD EV 3. FBT exemption applies automatically 4. Save thousands per year on lease payments **Luxury Car Tax (LCT) Threshold:** - EVs have higher LCT threshold ($89,332 in 2025-26) - Fuel-efficient vehicles: $89,332 - Other vehicles: $75,526 - BYD Seal qualifies for higher threshold - Saves $5,000-10,000 on purchase **No federal rebate:** - Australia has no direct federal EV rebate - FBT exemption is the main federal incentive

State-by-state EV rebates (2026): **Victoria:** - Subsidy: $3,000 (income <$125,000) - Eligible: BYD Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, Shark, Sealion 6 - How to apply: Via dealer at purchase - Limit: 4,000 rebates available (first-come, first-served) **Queensland:** - Subsidy: $3,000 (income <$180,000) - Eligible: All BYD EVs and PHEVs - How to apply: Via dealer at purchase - Limit: Available until funds exhausted **New South Wales:** - Subsidy: $3,000 (income <$200,000) - Eligible: All BYD models - How to apply: Via dealer at purchase - Additional: $2,000 for home charging installation **South Australia:** - Subsidy: $3,000 - Eligible: All BYD models - How to apply: Via dealer - Additional: Free registration for 3 years **Western Australia:** - Subsidy: $3,500 - Eligible: All BYD models - How to apply: Via dealer - Additional: Free registration for 4 years **Tasmania:** - Subsidy: $2,000 - Eligible: All BYD models - How to apply: Via dealer - No income test **ACT:** - Subsidy: $3,000 - Eligible: All BYD models - Additional: Free registration for 5 years - Interest-free loan: Up to $15,000 **Northern Territory:** - Subsidy: $3,000 - Eligible: All BYD models - How to apply: Via dealer

How much you save with a BYD EV: **Fuel savings:** - Average Australian drives 13,800 km/year - Petrol car (7.5L/100km): $1,800/year at $1.80/L - BYD Atto 3 (home charging): $500/year at $0.25/kWh - **Annual savings: $1,300** **Maintenance savings:** - No oil changes ($200/year saved) - No spark plugs ($150/year saved) - Less brake wear (regenerative braking) - **Annual savings: $400-600** **Total annual savings: $1,700-1,900** **5-year savings: $8,500-9,500** **Additional savings:** - Free registration (some states): $500-800/year - FBT exemption (salary packaging): $3,000-8,000/year - Lower insurance (some insurers): $200-400/year

Step-by-step rebate claiming: 1. **Choose your BYD model** - Confirm eligibility (all BYD models eligible) - Check income thresholds 2. **Find participating dealer** - Most BYD dealers handle rebates - Confirm they can process state rebate 3. **Provide documentation:** - Proof of income (payslip, tax return) - Proof of residence (driver's license, utility bill) - Purchase agreement 4. **Dealer processes rebate:** - Rebate deducted from purchase price - Dealer claims from state government - You pay reduced price 5. **Home charging rebate (if applicable):** - Install charging station - Keep receipt - Submit claim to state government - Reimbursement within 4-6 weeks **Tips:** - Apply early (funds limited in some states) - Keep all documentation - Follow up if rebate not received within 8 weeks - Contact state EV office if issues arise