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What do the NZ Clean Vehicle Standard Cuts Mean for Kiwi?
Learn about the changes to NZ's clean vehicle standard cuts, what they mean for you, and how to navigate the change.
Last updated: 2 December 2025
What does the 80% drop in the clean vehicle standard mean?
| Vehicle Type | Old Top Penalty Rate (per gram of CO₂) | New Top Penalty Rate (per gram of CO₂) | Reduction | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Imports | New Imports | $NZ67.50 | $NZ67.50 | $NZ15.00 | $NZ15.00 | Approx. 78% | Approx. 78% |
| Used Imports | Used Imports | $NZ33.75 | $NZ33.75 | $NZ7.50 | $NZ7.50 | Approx. 78% | Approx. 78% |
The changes to the clean vehicle standard could save kiwi thousands.
What is a practical example for changes in the clean vehicle scheme?
The Cost Under the Old Scheme (Before the Change)
The Cost Under the New, Reduced Scheme (The Fix)
What this means for the importers strategy
Is the change to the clean vehicle standard a good thing or a bad thing?
What Happens Next?
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