Calculate Your Stamp Duty
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🌿 EV & Hybrid Benefit
Electric and hybrid vehicles attract the lowest stamp duty rate in Queensland — just $2 per $100 of value (under $100k).
📋 What is Dutiable Value?
The dutiable value is the higher of the purchase price or market value at the time of registration. For new cars, use the list price. For used cars, use the sale price or market value.
⏱️ When to Pay
Stamp duty is paid at registration or transfer. Dealers collect it for new car sales. For private sales, you pay when re-registering the vehicle.
🚫 Possible Exemptions
- Family transfers (spouse, parent-child)
- Vehicles for people with a disability
- Registered charities
- Government vehicles
- Licensed motor dealers (for stock)
Official QLD Vehicle Registration Duty Rates
These rates are sourced directly from the Queensland Government transport website. Last updated March 2023.
🚗 Light Vehicles (up to 4.5 tonnes GVM)
| Vehicle Type | Value ≤ $100,000 | Value > $100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Electric Vehicle | $2.00 per $100 | $4.00 per $100 |
| 🌿 Hybrid (any cylinders) | $2.00 per $100 | $4.00 per $100 |
| 1–4 Cylinders / 2-rotor / Steam | $3.00 per $100 | $5.00 per $100 |
| 5–6 Cylinders / 3-rotor | $3.50 per $100 | $5.50 per $100 |
| 7 or More Cylinders | $4.00 per $100 | $6.00 per $100 |
| Conditionally Registered (special vehicles) | Flat $25.00 | |
🚛 Heavy Vehicles (over 4.5 tonnes GVM)
| Vehicle Type | Rate (All Values) |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Electric Vehicle | $2.00 per $100 |
| 🌿 Hybrid (any cylinders) | $2.00 per $100 |
| 1–4 Cylinders / 2-rotor / Steam | $3.00 per $100 |
| 5–6 Cylinders / 3-rotor | $3.50 per $100 |
| 7 or More Cylinders | $4.00 per $100 |
| Conditionally Registered | Flat $25.00 |
Stamp Duty Examples — Real Scenarios
See exactly how stamp duty is calculated across different vehicle types and price brackets.
Tesla Model 3 — $65,000
Toyota Camry — $42,000
Ford Ranger V6 — $75,000
Chevrolet Corvette — $120,000
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — $52,000
Porsche Taycan — $180,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about vehicle stamp duty in Queensland.
Queensland vehicle registration duty is calculated by dividing the vehicle's dutiable value by $100 (rounding up), then multiplying by the applicable rate. The rate depends on the engine type and whether the vehicle's value is above or below $100,000.
Formula: Stamp Duty = ⌈Dutiable Value ÷ 100⌉ × Rate per $100
The dutiable value is the higher of:
- The purchase price you paid for the vehicle, OR
- The market value of the vehicle at time of registration
For new vehicles, the dutiable value is typically the manufacturer's recommended retail price (list price). For used vehicles, it is the sale price unless the market value is higher.
Yes. Stamp duty applies to both new and used vehicles in Queensland. The duty is payable whenever a vehicle is registered for the first time, or when ownership is transferred and the vehicle is re-registered in a new name.
Yes — significantly. Electric and hybrid vehicles are taxed at just $2 per $100 of value (for vehicles up to $100,000), compared to $3–$4 per $100 for petrol/diesel vehicles. On a $50,000 car, this saves $500–$1,000 in stamp duty compared to a petrol equivalent.
Certain transfers are exempt from stamp duty in Queensland, including:
- Transfers between spouses or de facto partners
- Transfers from parent to child or vice versa
- Vehicles modified specifically for a person with a disability
- Licensed motor dealers (for trade stock)
- Registered charities and government bodies
Check the official QLD exemptions page for the full list.
Stamp duty is paid at the point of registration or ownership transfer:
- New car from a dealer: The dealer collects and remits the duty on your behalf.
- Private sale: You pay when re-registering the vehicle in your name at a Queensland Transport and Motoring Service centre.
Yes. If you move to Queensland and register an interstate vehicle in QLD, stamp duty applies. The dutiable value is determined at the time of QLD registration, based on the vehicle's current market value.
Light vehicles have a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4.5 tonnes or less. This covers almost all passenger cars, SUVs, and standard utes. Heavy vehicles (over 4.5t GVM) include large trucks and commercial vehicles. Heavy vehicles use a single flat rate regardless of value — there's no $100,000 threshold tier.