Approved Car Models Under SEV Arrangements

Specialist & Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS) – Approved Models

The Specialist & Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVs) is intended to make vehicles available in Australia that cater to the interests of specialists and enthusiasts. Eligible vehicles for the scheme are generally high performance, environmentally high performing or include unique design features and are not available or sold locally by manufacturers in the Australian market.

There are a number of vehicle models already approved under the SEVs scheme and considered eligible for import. Approvals have a 3 year expiry date after which time a new application will need to be made – this is to keep the list of approved models current and relevant for enthusiasts.

If a vehicle is not listed, an application for inclusion on the register can be made to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

Registered Automotive Workshop (RAW) are able to apply to import vehicles listed on the register. All SEVs vehicles must comply with the Australian Design Rules before they can be registered and used on the road and compliance must be completed by a Registered Automotive Workshop.

Compliance requirements vary between vehicles and are dependent on a range of factors, including the age and model of the vehicles, requirements might include items such as child restraint points, new tyres and noise and emissions testing.

It’s important to note that inclusion on the eligibility list is only the first step; before a vehicle can be imported a RAWs workshop must collect evidence for compliance, then import and comply a test vehicle before the model can be entered on their compliance schedule.

Here is the list of vehicles currently assessed as eligible under SEVs interim arrangements:

Access the up to date from the government here – last updated 02/04/2020

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