QLD · Motor vehicles · FY 2026-27
QLD car stamp duty calculator
Queensland is the only state that prices duty by what's under the bonnet: $2 per $100 for hybrids and EVs, $3 for 1–4 cylinders, $3.50 for 5–6, $4 for 7 or more — and every class jumps $2 higher once the car tops $100,000. Cylinders, not badges, decide the bill.
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 QLD Government before relying on it.
How QLD charges vehicle duty
Duty is $X per $100 or part of $100, with X set by the engine: 2 for hybrids and EVs, 3 for four cylinders or fewer, 3.50 for five or six, 4 for seven-plus. Dutiable value includes GST and — unusually — dealer delivery charges, so the drive-away figure matters, not the list price.
The $100,000 line is a cliff: cross it and the whole value is charged at the class rate plus $2. A $100,000 four-cylinder pays 3%; a $100,100 one pays 5% of all $100,100 — the extra $100 of car costs over two thousand dollars of duty. If a purchase is hovering near the line, the negotiation pays for itself.
Queensland also runs the country's most generous family exemption: a genuine gift between family members (parents, children, grandparents — but not siblings or in-laws) carries no duty at all.
QLD vehicle registration duty (per $100 or part)
| Value / vehicle | Duty |
|---|---|
| Hybrid / electric — up to $100,000 | $2 per $100 |
| 1–4 cylinders — up to $100,000 | $3 per $100 |
| 5–6 cylinders — up to $100,000 | $3.50 per $100 |
| 7+ cylinders — up to $100,000 | $4 per $100 |
| Over $100,000 (any class) | class rate + $2 per $100 on the WHOLE value |
The over-$100,000 uplift applies to the entire price, not the excess — a genuine cliff.
Worked examples
- $30,000 four-cylinder hatch: $900 of duty. The everyday case — $3 per $100.
- $30,000 hybrid: $600 of duty. Same car with a battery — a third cheaper to stamp.
- $101,000 six-cylinder: $5,555 of duty. Over the cliff: $5.50 per $100 on the whole value.
QLD duty at a glance
| Price | Hybrid or electric | 1–4 cylinders | 5–6 cylinders | 7+ cylinders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $400 | $600 | $700 | $800 |
| $30,000 | $600 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,200 |
| $45,000 | $900 | $1,350 | $1,575 | $1,800 |
| $60,000 | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| $80,000 | $1,600 | $2,400 | $2,800 | $3,200 |
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 — this page | $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 | $1,200 | any vehicle |
Exemptions in Queensland
Family gifts (not siblings or in-laws), spouse transfers, deceased estates, and vehicles for eligible ex-service members and primary producers. Caravans and trailers are duty-free in Queensland.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a car in QLD?
Is a gifted car exempt from stamp duty in Queensland?
Do dealer delivery fees count in QLD vehicle duty?
What happens at $100,000 in QLD?
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Sources
Rates last verified 2026-08-28 for FY 2026-27. General information only — not financial or tax advice.