Only regulated entities have responsibilities under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024(Opens in a new tab/window) (NVES Act). From 1 July 2025, the NVES Act sets carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions targets (emissions targets) for new light passenger cars and commercial vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM). Entities have a duty to meet or beat the emissions targets for the vehicles they supply to the Australian market over a performance period.

Your obligations Go to page

See what obligations regulated entities and their authorised users have.

Calculating IEVs and issuing units Go to page

Find out how an entities interims emissions value is calculated and when units are issued.

How units are traded Go to page

Discover how units are traded to remain compliant under the NVES.

How infringement notices and penalties are applied Go to page

Learn how infringement notices are issued and penalties calculated when entities do not meet their requirements.

Key dates Go to page

See important dates for the implementation of the NVES.

Our systems Go to page

Find information about the NVES Unit Registry, ROVER and the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

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