LPG Vehicle Scheme

What does the LPG Vehicle Scheme offer?

  • a grant of $1750 will be paid following the LPG conversion of a suitable new or used petrol or diesel vehicle, for private use.
  • a grant of $1000 will be paid following the purchase of a new vehicle, for private use, with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture of the vehicle.

The grants are available to individuals who buy a new vehicle or who have a new or used petrol or diesel vehicle converted to LPG on or after 14 August 2006.  The scheme will close on 30 June 2014.

What is the purpose of this scheme?

The purpose of this Australian Government AusIndustry scheme is to encourage the use of LPG as a transport fuel. The grants provide an incentive for prospective buyers to purchase new LPG vehicles or to convert an existing petrol or diesel vehicle to LPG. 

Prospective LPG users should consider the economics of an up-front grant, the purchase cost of an LPG vehicle and/or system, and longer term prospects for fuel prices relative to the purchase and operation of a petrol or diesel-only vehicle.

Who can apply?

Individuals who are the registered owners of a new LPG vehicle, with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture, or a petrol or diesel vehicle converted to an LPG system where the vehicle is for private use (not for commercial or business use) can apply.

Vehicle owners who are incorporated entities (e.g. a company or association), or are sole traders or in partnerships are not eligible to apply for the grant.

Vehicle owners can only apply for and receive a grant once every 3 years, regardless of the number of eligible vehicles registered in that person's name. Further details are available in the Customer Guidelines.

How do I claim?

Owners wishing to access the LPG Vehicle Scheme need only lodge a completed Application Form with supporting documents (vehicle registration papers and proof of payment for the new car or LPG system installation) at any Centrelink Customer Service Centre or Medicare office either by hand or by post. Where lodged in person, supporting documents will be copied at the counter.  Postal applications will require certified copies of supporting documents.

The claim form, together with information on how to complete the form and definitions of terms are available from AusIndustry.

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