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From:
Kieran Murphy
Sent:
Thursday, 8 July 2021 4:20 pm
To:
Agent Operations Officers
Subject:
Clean Car Discount information about registering vehicles 
 
 
 
Clean Car Discount 
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Important information about registering vehicles  
Kia ora, 
It has come to our attention that some car dealers are registering vehicles in their 
own name, which means their customers are not eligible for a rebate. 
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Waka Kotahi cannot pay rebates to car buyers when the vechilce has been 
registered in the dealer's name first. 
Rebates for light electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are only available to 
the first registered person in New Zealand. 
OFFICIAL 
Where a car dealer is the first registered person of a vehicle, which is then sold to 
a customer, neither party is eligible for a rebate. 
THE 
The car buyer is ineligible because they are not the first registered person.  The 
 
 
dealer is ineligible because they did not purchase the vehicle for use as a 
company car, demonstration or courtesy vehicle, and cannot on-sell the vehicle 
for three months after registration. 
 
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For your customers to be eligible for the Clean Car Discount, they must be the 
first registered person of the vehicle. 
 
You’ll find the Eligibility Criteria on our website, along with information about 
the Clean Car Discount programme, including fact sheets and frequently 
asked questions. 
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If you would like more information please contact us at [email address] 
Ngā mihi, 
The Clean Car Discount programme 
 
 
 
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From:
Agent Operations Officers
Sent:
Monday, 14 June 2021 1:47 pm
To:
Agent Operations Officers
Subject:
Clean Car Discount Announcement
Attachments:
21-220 NZ Clean Car Discount factsheet V6.2.pdf; 21-220 NZ Clean Car Discount 
factsheet - Dealers V6.2.pdf
 
 
Clean Car Discount 
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Rebates from 1 July to 31 December 2021  
Kia ora, 
The Minister of Transport announced the Clean Car Discount programme 
yesterday, which is an important part of the Government’s goal to reduce 
INFORMATION 
transport sector CO2 emissions and be carbon neutral by 2050. 
A discount, in the form of a rebate, is available from 1 July 2021, to make it easier 
to choose to buy zero or low-emission vehicles. Rebates can be applied for on 
our website from 1 July after a vehicle is sold and registered. 
OFFICIAL 
It is intended that, subject to legislation coming into force, the full Clean Car 
Discount programme will take effect from 1 January 2022. 
THE 
The programme is intended to be cost neutral with fees charged offsetting 
discounts given. Buyers purchasing high emission vehicles will pay a higher price 
 
 
in recognition of the increased environmental and economic costs they are 
imposing. The higher the CO2 rating the greater the fee. Buyers choosing zero or 
low-emission vehicles wi
UNDER ll receive a rebate, the lower the emissions the greater 
the rebate. 
From 2022 there will be a change in our first time registration process of the 
MR2A to collect a fee and we will provide more information about this later this 
year. 
Rebates will be available between 1 July and 31 December 2021. Waka Kotahi 
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will accept rebate applications until 28 February 2022. 
Imported vehicles rebates 
New 
Used 
Electric vehicle (zero emission) 
$8625 
$3450 
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (low emission) 
$5750 
$2300 
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To qualify for the rebate, a vehicle must cost less than $80,000, including GST 
and on-road charges. The vehicle must also have a safety rating of 3 stars or 
more on the Rightcar website 
rightcar.co.nz 
Further information about the full Clean Car Discount programme will be 
provided soon.  In the meantime, information to assist with any inquiries you may 
receive, including fact sheets and frequently asked questions, is available on our 
website. 
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nzta.govt.nz/cleancar 
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If you would like more information please contact us at [email address] 
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Regards, 
 
Contract Management and Support Team 
OFFICIAL 
Te Rōpu Waeture | Regulatory Services 
Email: [email address] 
THE 
Phone: 04 886 1765 
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 
Palmerston North 
Private Bag 11777, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand 
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Clean Car Discount 
Rebates from 1 July  
to 31 December 2021
Guide for dealers
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New Zealand’s goal is to be carbon neutral by 2050 and the Government has committed to reducing 
greenhouse gas emissions (primarily carbon dioxide CO ) to 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. Approximately 
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half of our CO  emissions come from transport, of which two-thirds come from light vehicles – cars, SUVs, vans, 
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utes and trucks under 3.5 tonnes. 
The Clean Car Discount makes it easier to choose to buy an electric or low-emission light vehicle that’s better for 
the environment by reducing the cost of new and used fuel-efficient vehicles imported into New Zealand. 
A discount in the form of a rebate is available for imported new and used light electric vehicles (EVs) and Plug-in 
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) registered between 1 July and 31 December 2021. 
Rebates available (GST included)
New vehicle 
Used import
Battery electric vehicle (zero emission)
$8625
$3450
INFORMATION 
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (low emission)
$5750
$2300
Cars sold today will, on average, be on the road for the next 20 years, so the rebate is higher for new EVs and 
PHEVs because they will have a longer life and reduce CO  emissions for longer.
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OFFICIAL 
Check the vehicle is eligible for a rebate
Applying for a rebate
To qualify for a rebate, a vehicle must cost less than 
THE 
Car buyers may need help to apply online for their 
$80,000, including GST and on-road charges, and 
rebate and you may want to assist them.
have a safety rating of 3 stars or more on the Rightcar 
The vehicle must be registered before a rebate 
website www.rightcar.co.nz. 
application is submitted because the plate number is  
It must be the first time the vehicle has been 
needed on the application. 
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registered in New Zealand. Vehicles bought before  
The signed sales agreement document is also required.
1 July but not registered until after that date qualify. 
If, due to demand, funds are exhausted, no discounts 
Rebates can only be paid into the bank account of the 
(rebates) will be offered on vehicle registrations  
registered person and bank account details must be 
until funds have been replenished and the scheme  
submitted in pdf, png and jpeg form (not more than 
re-opened. Only vehicles registered from the restart 
5mb). Rebates will be paid into the registered person’s 
date will be eligible for rebates.
bank account within 20 working days.   
Petrol hybrids are popular v
RELEASED  ehicles but are not charged  Applications for rebates will be accepted until  
from electricity and are therefore not eligible for the  
28 February 2022 for vehicles registered between  
1 July to 31 December 2021 rebate.
1 July and 31 December 2021.  
Clean Car Discount 
Rebates 1 July to 31 December 2021
What are the rebates?
New EV: $8625*
New PHEV: $5750*
Used EV: $3450*
Used PHEV: $2300*
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Buy
Apply online
Get your
rebate
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Choose an EV or PHEV
Registered person
ACT 
 New and used imports
applies online to 
 New registration
Waka Kotahi for rebate
Waka Kotahi transfers 
 3-star safety rating or above+
Provide the sale agreement, 
rebate to registered 
 Less than $80,000 including 
plates number and bank 
person's bank account
 
GST and on-road charges
account
Key
EV = Battery Electric Vehicle
*Subject to available funding. All figures include GST
PHEV = Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
+Safety ratings available at www.rightcar.govt.nz
INFORMATION 
The Clean Car Discount scheme from 2022
Subject to legislation being passed, from 2022 the 
The Clean Car Discount is intended to be cost neutral 
OFFICIAL 
Clean Car Discount programme will consist of rebates 
with fees charged offsetting discounts given, subject 
and fees for imported new and used vehicles based on  to available funding.
CO  emission ratings. 
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Rebates and fees will be set according to World 
THE 
High CO  emission vehicles will be charged a fee, the 
Harmonized Light-duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). 
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higher the CO  rating the greater the fee. Low CO  
CO  emission ratings and will be reviewed regularly.
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2
2
emission vehicles will qualify for a rebate, the lower 
Rebates and fees for 2022 will be finalised later this 
the emissions the greater the rebate.
year. Further information on the Clean Car Discount 
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programme will be provided in coming months.
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Clean Car Discount 
Rebates from 1 July  
to 31 December 2021
New Zealand’s goal is to be carbon neutral by 2050 and the Government has  
committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (primarily carbon dioxide CO )  
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to 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. 
Approximately half of New Zealand’s CO  emissions 
(EVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) 
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come from transport, of which two-thirds come from 
registered between 1 July and 31 December 2021. 
light vehicles – cars, SUVs, vans, utes and trucks under  The rebate can be claimed after a vehicle is registered 
3.5 tonnes. The Clean Car Discount makes it easier to 
and applications will be accepted in New Zealand until 
choose to buy an electric or low-emission light vehicle 
28 February 2022 (subject to funding). 
that’s better for the environment by reducing the cost 
of fuel-efficient vehicles imported into New Zealand. 
To qualify for a rebate, a vehicle must cost less than 
$80,000, including GST and on-road charges, and 
A discount, in the form of rebate, is available for 
have a safety rating of 3 stars or more on the Rightcar 
imported new and used light electric vehicles 
website www.rightcar.co.nz
INFORMATION 
Rebates available (GST included)
New vehicle 
Used import
Battery electric vehicle (zero emission)
$8625
$3450
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (low emission)
$5750
$2300
OFFICIAL 
Cars sold today will, on average, be on the road for the next 20 years, so the rebate is higher for new EVs and 
PHEVs because they will have a longer life and reduce CO  emissions for longer.
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Applying for a rebate
From 1 July, you can apply for a rebate on our website after the vehicle is registered and allocated a number plate.
To apply, y
Cou will need a copy of the vehicle sales agr
lean Car Disc
eement, the r
ount 
egistration number and your bank account number. 
Rebates 1 July to 31 December 2021
What are the rebates?
New EV: $8625*
New PHEV: $5750*
Used EV: $3450*
Used PHEV: $2300* 1982
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3ACT 
Buy
Apply online
Get your
rebate
Choose an EV or PHEV
Registered person
 New and used imports
applies online to 
 New registration
Waka Kotahi for rebate
Waka Kotahi transfers 
 3-star safety rating or above+
Provide the sale agreement, 
rebate to registered 
 Less than $80,000 including 
plates number and bank 
person's bank account
INFORMATION 
 
GST and on-road charges
account
Key
EV = Battery Electric Vehicle
*Subject to available funding. All figures include GST
PHEV = Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
+Safety ratings available at www.rightcar.govt.nz
OFFICIAL 
THE 
If due to demand, funds are exhausted, no discounts (rebates) will be offered on vehicle registrations until funds 
have been replenished and the scheme re-opened. Only vehicles registered from the restart date will be eligible 
for rebates.
The Clean Car Discount scheme from 2022
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Subject to legislation, from 2022 the Clean Car Discount programme will consist of rebates and fees for 
imported new and used vehicles based on CO  emission ratings. The programme is intended to be cost  
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neutral with fees charged offsetting discounts given.
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For further information go to: www.nzta.govt.nz /cleancar

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From:
Agent Operations Officers
Sent:
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 8:56 am
To:
Agent Operations Officers
Subject:
Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard news item
Kia ora team, 
 
Please see the below for your information. 
 
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The Government is making some changes to the Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard in June and July this 
year. 
 
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The following news item has been posted in the agent portal – 
 
https://agent.nzta.govt.nz/news-items/clean-car-discount-or-clean-car-standard 
 
Kind regards, 
 
Ellie Tarrant (she/her) 
Operations Advisor, Agent Operations 
Customer and Services  
INFORMATION 
Email: [email address] 
Phone: 04 886 1765 
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 
 
OFFICIAL 
 
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