The Toyota Prius Welcab ZVW55 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Mobility Criterion. Each example carries a 2ZR-FXE engine, a automatic gearbox, and 2wd. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
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| Average Auction Price | $17,409 |
| Japan Agent Fee | $1,071 |
| Carbarn Agent Fee | $1,500 |
| Freight, Port & Customs | $4,918 |
| Compliance Package | $1,540 |
| GST | $2,629 |
Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included
Refundable Auction Deposit
$2,678
Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.
Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE
This Toyota Prius Welcab ZVW55 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000515, granted on the Mobility Criterion and valid until 06 Sept 2026. The approval is linked to MRE-000787 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Dec 2015 to Dec 2022.
Why qualified — Mobility Criterion. The SEVS Mobility Criterion applies to vehicles designed, factory-built, or appropriately modified (including by approved post-manufacture providers) to accommodate users with reduced mobility — for example wheelchair access, hand controls or transfer seats. Eligibility is build-specific and granted on the basis of the documented features on the approval.
How Carbarn runs this import. Carbarn handles every stage of the journey: auction-sheet verification, bidding with your approval, ocean freight, customs and biosecurity clearance, and full SEVS-compliant rectification at our Sydney workshop. Once verified by an Approved Vehicle Verifier, the vehicle is entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles and delivered with documentation suitable for state registration.
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection where possible before any bid is placed.
Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.
The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.
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Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.
Assess documents / eligibility
VIA application before shipping
Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop
Compliance work starts
AVV inspection + RAV entry
Ready for registration / delivery
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The Toyota Prius Welcab ZVW55 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2015-2022 window. Approval is granted under Eligible for Welcab variants with swivel out seat. Petrol hybrid engine, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
ZVW55
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