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Compare secured personal loans from lenders on Canstar’s database that could be used for an eligible ‘green product’ purchase, such as a car. Conditions may apply.

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Great Southern Bank Green Car Loan - Exceptional Credit
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$384.71
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Heritage Bank Green Car Loan
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People's Choice Green Car Loan
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Revolut Unsecured Personal Loan - Excellent Credit
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$388.24
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Bendigo Bank Green Secured Personal Loan
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$381.93
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Plenti Unsecured Personal Loan(Fixed)-Exceptional Credit
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Australian Mutual Bank Green Car Loan
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$390.85
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MoneyMe Financial Group Personal Loan Excellent
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$386.56
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OurMoneyMarket Used Car Loan - A+
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What is a green car loan?

A green car loan is one offered by a lender to finance the purchase of a more eco-friendly car. They usually come with incentives such as a lower interest rate than for a regular car loan, and they may include reduced or even no fees.

Not every car loan provider offers a green car loan option so your choice may be more limited.

But more lenders have started offering loans for eco-friendly purchases in response to rising consumer demand in this area. For example, there’s a steady growth in sales of low-emission cars such as electric cars, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

“There is a clear market trend towards zero emission technology,” FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said.

While such cars may appeal because of their green credentials, they can cost more than regular combustion engine models. For some buyers a green car loan is a relatively cost-effective way to meet the extra cost of an eco-friendly car.

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Car Loans

Green car loans work pretty much the same as any regular car loan. You borrow a set amount that you repay with interest, plus any fees the lender charges, in regular repayments over an agreed period of time. The loan is secured by the vehicle it’s used to purchase.

The main difference with green car loans is that they can only be used to finance the purchase of eligible eco-friendly vehicles.

Not every provider that offers a green car loan option publishes the details and car eligibility criteria so you may have to contact them directly if you want to compare what’s on offer.

Read carefully any terms and conditions, and check the interest rate and fees that may apply against what’s available elsewhere. Be sure to consider the loan’s Target Market Determination (TMD) as this may help you understand if the product is suitable for your needs.

What actually counts as an eligible eco-friendly car can vary among lenders, so if you ‘re interested in a green car loan you’d be wise to shop around to see what suits your needs.

As a general rule, the federal government’s Green Vehicle Guide says an environmentally friendly car includes:

  • An electric vehicle powered by a battery that can be plugged into an external source to charge
  • A hybrid vehicle powered by a combination of combustion engine and battery, where the battery is charged either by the operation of the car itself, or can be plugged into an external source (as above)
  • A fuel efficient vehicle designed to use less fuel.

Not all eco-friendly types of car are eligible for a green car loan offered by some lenders, and the age of the vehicle may also be a factor.

For example, The RACQ says its green car loan is available for most electric cars that are up to 12 months old but it doesn’t cover hybrid electric vehicles that don’t plug in.

People’s Choice does include non-plug-in hybrid electric cars among those eligible for its green car loans. The lender will also consider a green car loan for vehicles up to seven years old.

Bank First says it will consider a green car loan for any car with a C02 value of 180 g/km or less, which usually includes new cars and hybrid cars, and with a build date of the current year or previous calendar year.

If you can secure a green car loan at a lower interest rate than a regular car loan, you should save money in that you’ll be paying less interest over the length of the loan.

You may have paid more for your eco-friendly car than a typical combustion engine equivalent model, but you may now be saving on fuel and other running costs.

That saving means you may then be able to make extra loan repayments that could help reduce the interest over time. But check to see if there is any termination fee or other charge involved if you want to repay the loan in full early.

Ultimately, whether a green car loan saves you money will depend on the product you choose. Not all green car loans will automatically charge less interest than regular car loans, so it’s important to shop around.

If you’re considering using a green car loan to buy your eco-friendly car you need to consider the pros and cons.

Pros of a green car loan

  • You may get a reduced interest on your green car loan compared to an equivalent regular car loan
  • You may have reduced or no fees in setting up the green car loan
  • You get to own an eco-friendly car that may save you in fuel and running costs
  • You’re doing your bit to reduce your impact on the environment.

Cons of a green car loan

  • Eco-friendly cars may be more expensive to buy than a regular car, so even with reduced loan costs, it can be an expensive choice
  • You may have relatively limited range of green loan providers to choose from
  • You may have limited choice in what eco-friendly cars are eligible for a green car loan.

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