The Government introduced a subsidy on electric vehicles from July 1.
It offers $8625 for new electric vehicles and hybrids and $3450 for a second hand imported vehicle. Only cars priced under $80,000 and safer models are eligible for rebates.
Fees on higher emitting vehicles will begin on January 1 next year. The rebate scheme will also expand on that date to include low emissions vehicles.
Low emissions fuels such as biofuels and hydrogen will also become eligible for funding.