Drivers living in Sydney's outer working suburbs are leading the uptake of EVs with the help of the Electric Car Discount, as the state surpasses 100,000 EVs on the road, according to the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA).
The NSW Government has today announced there are now over 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the state.
NALSPA estimates that about one third or more of all EVs purchased in NSW since July 2022 are thanks to the tax cut for EVs, otherwise known as the EV FBT exemption or Electric Car Discount.
Meanwhile, NALSPA's three-year data analysis also shows that most of the top 10 NSW postcodes where families are buying an EV with the tax cut are in the outer suburbs.
In addition, the NSW postcodes of 2155 (Kellyville), 2765 (Marsden Park) and 2153 (Baulkham Hills) are among the top 10 postcodes in the country to have embraced the Discount for battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Top 10 NSW postcodes embracing EV FBT exemption - BEV and PHEV combined
Rank |
Postcode |
Associated suburbs |
1. |
2155 |
Kellyville, North Kellyville, Rouse Hill |
2. |
2765 |
Marsden Park, Riverstone, Box Hill |
3. |
2153 |
Baulkham Hills, Winston Hills, Bella Vista |
4. |
2154 |
Castle Hill |
5. |
2066 |
Lane Cove, Longueville, Northwood |
6. |
2145 |
Pendle Hill, Westmead, Greystanes |
7. |
2250 |
Gosford, Wyoming, Narara |
8. |
2570 |
Oran Park, Elderslie, Camden |
9. |
2768 |
Glenwood, Parklea, Stanhope Gardens |
10. |
2762 |
Schofields, Tallawong |
Source: NALSPA postcode data 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025 for battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) combined. Note: The FBT exemption for PHEVs ended on April 1, 2025.
"The outer suburbs are leading the charge on EV uptake in NSW," NALSPA chief executive Rohan Martin said.
"From Box Hill to Baulkham Hills and beyond, everyday workers and families across outer-suburban NSW are turning to EVs in growing numbers.
"As NSW hits over 100,000 EVs on its roads, it's clear the electric car tax cut is instrumental in driving this uptake, and has proven incredibly popular in the outer suburbs.
"The tax cut on EVs is helping more everyday workers and their families afford the upfront cost of an electric car - and once they make the switch they are saving on fuel and maintenance expenses too.
"Families in the NSW outer suburbs are embracing electric vehicles as a smart, practical choice. Longer commutes boost fuel savings, and many can take advantage of home charging and solar panels, making the switch even easier and more cost-effective.
"Everyday workers in NSW, including those who teach our kids, and care for us in hospitals tell our members time and again that they wouldn't have bought an EV without the help of the tax cut. It's clearly essential in helping them to consider and ultimately purchase an EV, and we know it has a lot more work to do in lifting EV uptake.
"The EV FBT tax cut is vital if we want more everyday workers to save money and reduce emissions in the transport sector - critical if we are to have any chance of meeting our nation's emissions targets.
"We congratulate the Minns NSW Government on its contributions to help the state become the first in Australia to reach the 100,000 EV milestone. Whether it's through demand-side incentives or charging infrastructure investment, all levels of government have a role to play in supporting the transition."
