These are models NEVER BEFORE eligible for import to Australia and include hybrid / electric vehicles as well as significantly different versions of locally sold models.
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NOTE: Inclusion in this list is just the first step to importing one of these vehicles – a compliance package must then be approved and a ‘sample’ vehicle imported before mainstream import becomes possible.
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This process typically takes another 3 to 6 months after the initial model approval and needs to be managed by an approved compliance workshop.
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If you don’t want to wait and are keen to import the first vehicle as part of the compliance approval process, we can put you in touch with a compliance workshop to assist you – in some cases you may get FREE or discounted compliance.
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The interim SEVS list is only temporary and will operate until mid-2021 when the new import scheme takes over.
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Models approved under the transitional SEVS arrangements are designated ‘DSEV—’, short for ‘discretionary approval, specialist & enthusiast vehicle’.
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This is to allow easy identification of vehicles eligible under the interim arrangements compared to those eligible under the Motor Vehicle Standards legislation.
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These approvals have a 3 year expiry date, after which a new application will need to be made and approved. The set expiry date is designed to keep the approved models list current and relevant.
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Below is the latest update as of 17 August 2020.
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More models will be added and the list updated as time goes on – there are HUNDREDS more models still to come under the new SEVS including many hybrid / electric options, kei cars, and rare vehicles.
