New engine type definitions took effect on 1 July 2017 allowing for all types of electric-powered vehicles to be clearly and correctly identified in the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR).
Having accurate information on different types of electric vehicles will ensure the MVR is a trusted source of data for applying exemptions and incentives, such as road user charges and special vehicle lane use.
The new engine types are:
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Engine type |
Definition |
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01 |
Petrol |
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02 |
Diesel |
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03 |
CNG |
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04 |
LPG |
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05 |
Electric motor/s only. The batteries are charged from an external source |
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06 |
Other |
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07 |
Petrol Hybrid |
Propelled by either a petrol or diesel motor or an electric motor. No external source of charging for the battery. |
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08 |
Diesel Hybrid |
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09 |
Petrol Electric Hybrid |
Propelled by an electric motor where the battery is charged from an onboard petrol or diesel generator BUT no external source of electricity to charge the battery. |
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10 |
Diesel electric Hybrid |
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11 |
Plug-in petrol hybrid |
Propelled by either a petrol or diesel motor and electric motor. The batteries can be externally charged. |
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12 |
Plug-in diesel hybrid |
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13 |
Electric – petrol extended |
Propelled by an electric motor where the battery is charged from an onboard petrol or diesel generator and an external source of electricity |
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14 |
Electric – diesel extended |
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15 |
Electric hydrogen fuel cell |
Propelled by electric motor/s. Electricity is sourced from a hydrogen fuel cell (not batteries) |
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16 |
Electric other fuel cell |
Propelled by electric motor/s. Electricity is sourced from a fuel cell other than hydrogen (not batteries) |
Find out more about the ACC levies paid as part of your vehicle licensing fee:
If you have any questions about motor vehicle levies, you can call ACC on 0800 222 776, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
If you have any questions about the changes we’ve made to the MVR, you can call us on 0800 108 809, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm.
