NSW charges 3% of the dutiable value up to $45,000. Above that, passenger vehicles pay $1,350 plus 5% of the excess — only the amount over the threshold is charged at the higher rate.
NSW motor vehicle duty is 3% of the dutiable value up to $45,000. Passenger vehicles above that pay $1,350 plus 5% of the amount over $45,000. The premium band is marginal, so crossing the threshold never creates a cliff.
Lodge the transfer within 14 days of the sale; a late fee applies after that. Standard plates and any remaining registration transfer with the car.
Estimates · general information only — what isn’t modelled.
Rates as at 18 July 2026, from the same engine the calculator above runs.
| NSW rate band | What you pay |
|---|---|
| $0 – $45,000 | 3% of the dutiable value ($3 per $100) |
| Over $45,000 | $1,350 + 5% of the amount above $45,000 |
Source: Revenue NSW. Rates verified 18 July 2026; transfer fees verified 5 September 2026.
NSW duty at common prices, from the same engine as the calculator. Enter your exact price above for the figure on your car.
| Car price | NSW duty | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $300 | 3.00% |
| $15,000 | $450 | 3.00% |
| $20,000 | $600 | 3.00% |
| $30,000 | $900 | 3.00% |
| $40,000 | $1,200 | 3.00% |
| $50,000 | $1,600 | 3.20% |
| $60,000 | $2,100 | 3.50% |
| $80,000 | $3,100 | 3.88% |
| $100,000 | $4,100 | 4.10% |
| $150,000 | $6,600 | 4.40% |
Passenger vehicle. Below $45,000 the figure is simply 3% of the price; above it, $1,350 plus 5% of the excess. On a used car every state charges duty on the higher of the price paid and the market value.
NSW charges motor vehicle duty at 3% of the dutiable value up to $45,000. Above $45,000, passenger vehicles pay $1,350 plus 5% of the amount over the threshold. A $30,000 car attracts $900; a $60,000 car attracts $1,350 plus 5% of $15,000 = $2,100. The premium band is marginal, so only the excess is charged at the higher rate.
A $30,000 car attracts $900 in NSW motor vehicle duty — a flat 3% of the dutiable value, since the price sits below the $45,000 premium threshold. Add the $42 Service NSW transfer of registration fee for a total government cost of $942.
Yes. The NSW electric vehicle stamp duty exemption ended on 31 December 2023, so EVs and hybrids now pay the same rates as petrol and diesel vehicles — 3% up to $45,000 and 5% on the excess above it.
On the higher of the two. NSW charges duty on the greater of the price paid and the market value of the vehicle, both GST-inclusive. A below-market family or "mates rates" sale is still assessed on market value, so a discounted price does not reduce the duty.
The premium band is the 5% rate charged on the portion of a passenger vehicle’s value above $45,000. It applies to ordinary cars and SUVs. Motorcycles, buses seating nine or more people and vehicles modified for use by people with disability are excluded and stay on the 3% rate for their whole value.
Duty is paid when you transfer the registration into your name, which must be done within 14 days of the sale. Service NSW collects the duty and the transfer fee together. Missing the 14-day window raises the transfer fee from $42 to $193, though the duty itself does not change.