NT · Motor vehicles · FY 2026-27
NT car stamp duty calculator
The Territory keeps the whole schedule to one line: 3% of dutiable value, any vehicle, any price. The only wrinkle left is a good one — plug-in electric vehicles pay nothing on their first $50,000 until 30 June 2027.
Rates verified against the official sources — how we check.
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That's 3.00% of the price, on top of the sticker.
Duty only — rego transfer fees (typically $20–$50) are extra, and exemptions vary. Confirm with NT Territory Revenue Office before relying on it.
How NT charges vehicle duty
Three per cent, full stop: no thresholds, no cylinders, no emissions bands, no luxury cliffs. A $20,000 runabout and a $200,000 tourer pay the same rate, which makes the NT the cheapest mainland jurisdiction for expensive vehicles by a wide margin.
The catch is in what counts as dutiable value. The NT explicitly includes the trade-in allowance — duty is charged on the vehicle's full price, not the changeover figure you hand over — plus GST, accessories and dealer delivery charges. The base is broad even though the rate is low.
Until 30 June 2027, plug-in electric vehicles (battery EVs and plug-in hybrids — not conventional hybrids) pay no duty on their first $50,000 of value: a $50,000 EV is duty-free outright, a $70,000 one is stamped only on the last $20,000.
NT motor vehicle duty
| Value / vehicle | Duty |
|---|---|
| Any vehicle, any value | 3% of dutiable value |
| Plug-in EV (to 30 June 2027) | first $50,000 free; 3% on the excess |
Dutiable value includes GST, accessories, dealer delivery — and the trade-in allowance.
Worked examples
- $30,000 hatch: $900 of duty. Flat 3%, like everything else.
- $45,000 plug-in EV: $0 of duty. Under the $50,000 concession line — no duty at all.
- $90,000 LandCruiser: $2,700 of duty. Still 3% — thousands cheaper than the same car in WA.
NT duty at a glance
| Price | Petrol, diesel or hybrid | Plug-in EV |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $600 | $0 |
| $30,000 | $900 | $0 |
| $45,000 | $1,350 | $0 |
| $60,000 | $1,800 | $300 |
| $80,000 | $2,400 | $900 |
Every figure comes from the same tested engine as the calculator above — the published schedule, not a percentage approximation.
The same $40,000 car, everywhere else
| Jurisdiction | Duty at $40,000 | Typical case |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | $1,200 | passenger car |
| VIC | $1,680 | petrol passenger car |
| QLD | $1,200 | 1–4 cylinder car |
| WA | $2,000 | light vehicle |
| SA | $1,540 | passenger car |
| TAS | $1,600 | passenger car |
| ACT | $1,200 | new category-B car |
| NT — this page | $1,200 | any vehicle |
Exemptions in Northern Territory
Spouse transfers and deceased estates are exempt, plus some primary-producer and charitable cases. The plug-in EV concession (first $50,000 free) runs to 30 June 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a car in the NT?
Are electric vehicles free of stamp duty in the NT?
Is duty charged before or after my trade-in in the NT?
Why do luxury cars cost so much less to stamp in the NT?
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Sources
- NT Territory Revenue Office — Stamp duty on motor vehicles
- NT Government — EV registration and stamp duty concessions
Rates last verified 2026-08-28 for FY 2026-27. Plug-in EV concession (first $50,000 duty-free) ends 30 June 2027. General information only — not financial or tax advice.