- New labelling requirements electric and hydrogen
vehicles begin 1 January 2026
- The labels alert emergency services to follow
safety procedures at crash scenes
- 12-month transition period for vehicle owners to
affix labels to number plates
The Cook Labor Government
has introduced new labelling requirements for electric, hybrid, and hydrogen
vehicles in Western Australia.
As of 1 January 2026,
owners of electric, hybrid, or hydrogen vehicles manufactured or modified on or
after 1 January 2019 are required to display the EV or H labels on the front
and rear number plates on their vehicle.
The blue EV triangle
labels or yellow H pentagon labels alert emergency services to follow safety
procedures when attending a crash or incident involving one of those vehicles.
Owners will be given a
12-month transition period until 1 January 2027 to affix the labels, with
non-compliant vehicle owners risking fines of up to $800.
While owners of vehicles
manufactured or modified prior to 1 January 2019 are not required to comply
with the new law, they are strongly encouraged to do so.
Vehicle owners will be
required to purchase and suitably attach EV or H labels to their vehicle
licence plates ensuring any characters on the number plates are not obscured.
A label will also need to
be fitted to rear auxiliary plates if used by the owner of the vehicle.
For more information on
the new requirements, visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/evlabels
Comments attributed to Minister Assisting the Transport Minister
Jessica Stojkovski:
"I welcome the new EV and
H label requirement as an important safety measure to protect our emergency
services personnel.
"The labels enable our
first responders to identify electric, hybrid, or hydrogen vehicles quickly and
ensure they take the necessary safety precautions when attending a crash scene
or other incident.
"This change brings WA
into line with the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules and other
Australian jurisdictions regarding this requirement."
