Clean Car Discount (feebate)

What happened

Feebate rebating low-emission vehicles (up to ~$8,625) funded by fees on high-emission imports, July 2021 - December 2023. EV+PHEV share of new sales rose from ~6.5% (mid-2021) to ~27.2% (end-2023).

Why it matters

Accelerated light-vehicle electrification in NZ's highest-emitting consumer sector.

Impact assessment

Demonstrable market shift; full fleet turnover benefit is long-term.

Scale: ~$636m rebates / ~$297m fees over scheme life (reported)

Attribution

primary (high confidence) -Labour

Transport/climate portfolio; MoT programme.

Coalition period: Labour-led government (Greens confidence & supply) (17 October 2020 - 26 November 2023)

Categories

Sources

• MoT - Clean Cars programme
• Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Act 2022