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Northwest leads electric car uptake: Top 10 EV suburbs revealed

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Updated 24 Dec 2025

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DRIVERS living in Sydney’s northwest 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 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 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.

“We congratulate the 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.”