EV Road Tax in Malaysia: What Changed in 2026?
Malaysia's EV road tax exemption ended on 31 December 2025. From 1 January 2026, EV road tax is calculated using electric motor power in kilowatts (kW), rather than engine capacity in cubic centimetres (cc).- EV road tax exemption
- Ended 31 December 2025
- New EV road tax rates
- Effective 1 January 2026
- Road tax is based on
- Electric motor power (kW)
- Covered vehicles
- Pure battery EVs and fuel-cell EVs
- Not covered by this structure
- Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Why the new rates are lower
~85%
lower on averageThe 2026 EV rates are substantially lower than the earlier EV LKM schedule, especially for higher-powered vehicles. This comparison is against the previous EV road-tax schedule, not against petrol or diesel road tax.
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) says the rates will be reviewed at least once every five years.
EVs covered by this calculator
This calculator is for vehicles powered entirely by an electric motor. For these vehicles, road tax is based on the motor's power output in kilowatts (kW), rather than engine capacity in cubic centimetres (cc).- Battery-electric vehicle (BEV)Based on motor power
- Fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV)Based on motor power
- HybridUses engine capacity (cc)
- Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)Uses engine capacity (cc)
Popular EV road-tax prices
See estimated annual road tax for popular EVs in Malaysia, based on motor power.| Make | Model | Motor power | Annual road tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 208 kW | RM 280 |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 220 kW | RM 305 |
| BYD | ATTO 3 | 150 kW | RM 160 |
| BYD | SEAL | 230 kW | RM 335 |
| BYD | DOLPHIN | 70 kW | RM 40 |
| PROTON | E.MAS 7 | 160 kW | RM 180 |
| PERODUA | QV-E | 150 kW | RM 160 |
| BMW | I4 | 210 kW | RM 280 |
| KIA | EV6 | 239 kW | RM 365 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA | 100 kW | RM 70 |
| MG | MG4 | 180 kW | RM 220 |
| VOLVO | EX30 | 315 kW | RM 615 |
How EV road tax is calculated
Your EV's motor power in kW determines the road-tax band and annual amount.View the full EV road tax ratesExample: 150 kW EV
- Motor power
- 150 kW
- Road tax band
- Above 140 kW, up to 150 kW
- Annual road tax
RM 160
/ year
2026 EV road tax rates
| Motor power (kW) | Starting road tax | Increase within band | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 kW | RM 20 | +RM 10 per 10 kW above 50 kW | RM 70 |
| 100–210 kW | RM 80 | +RM 20 per 10 kW | RM 280 |
| 210–310 kW | RM 305 | +RM 30 per 10 kW | RM 575 |
| 310–410 kW | RM 615 | +RM 50 per 10 kW | RM 1,065 |
| 410–510 kW | RM 1,140 | +RM 100 per 10 kW | RM 2,040 |
| 510–610 kW | RM 2,165 | +RM 150 per 10 kW | RM 3,515 |
| 610–710 kW | RM 3,690 | +RM 200 per 10 kW | RM 5,490 |
| 710–810 kW | RM 5,715 | +RM 250 per 10 kW | RM 7,965 |
| 810–910 kW | RM 8,240 | +RM 300 per 10 kW | RM 10,940 |
| 910–1,010 kW | RM 11,265 | +RM 350 per 10 kW | RM 14,415 |
| Above 1,010 kW | RM 20,000 | – | RM 20,000 |
Car insurance first, road tax next
Make sure your insurance is active before renewing your road tax.Renew your EV car insurance
Make sure your car insurance or takaful is active for the road-tax period you are renewing.Renew your road tax
Renew for 6 or 12 months, subject to the applicable JPJ renewal requirements.Access your e-LKM
Once your car insurance and renewal are complete, your digital road tax is available through the relevant JPJ service.
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Frequently asked questions
EV road tax starts from RM 20 per year and increases according to the vehicle's electric motor output. The exact amount depends on the registered motor power in kW.
A vehicle with exactly 150 kW of motor output has an annual road tax of RM 160 under the 2026 schedule.
kW. Road tax uses electric motor power. Battery capacity in kWh is not used.
Check your Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC / geran), particularly the registered motor-power information under "Keupayaan Enjin".
Some EV models have multiple variants with different motor outputs. The model selector provides an estimate using a representative motor output. For the exact calculation, use the kW registered on your VOC.
No. The EV road-tax exemption ended on 31 December 2025. The new rates took effect on 1 January 2026.
The 2026 EV road tax schedule for vehicles other than motorcycles is based on electric motor power, rather than a separate sedan/SUV rate table.
The amended 2026 schedules use the same motor-power fees for the relevant EV category in West Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.
No. The new EV road tax structure specifically covers battery-electric and fuel-cell electric vehicles. Use the regular road tax calculator for a hybrid or PHEV.
Yes. JPJ requires the vehicle to have insurance covering the LKM period being renewed.