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EV road taxcalculator (2026)

Estimate the annual road tax on a battery-electric car in Malaysia under the new kW-based structure that took effect on 1 January 2026. The long-standing EV road-tax exemption ended on 31 December 2025, and tax is now charged on your motor's power output in kilowatts (kW) — not engine capacity. Rates are uniform nationwide and start at just RM20. Enter your EV's power output to see the tax, the band it falls in, and how it's built up.

Your electric car

Fills in the motor power for a common EV. Choose “Custom” to type your own kW.

Find your motor power (kW) on your Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or in the MyJPJ app.

Your EV road tax estimate

Motor power150 kW
Power band2
Base rateRM 80.00
Power increment (4 × RM20)RM 80.00
≈ per monthRM 13.33
Annual road taxRM 160.00

Rates are the same nationwide — no Peninsular vs Sabah/Sarawak difference, and no saloon / non-saloon or private / company split.

Estimate for educational use only — not an official quote. Figures follow the 2026 kW-based EV schedule as reported from the Ministry of Transport gazette; confirm your exact rate with JPJ or MyJPJ before renewing.

How it's calculated

From 2026, EV road tax is based on your motor's power output in kilowatts (kW), split into eleven power bands. Each band has a base rate plus a fixed fee for every started 10 kW above the band's floor.

For example, a 150 kW EV sits in the second band: RM80 base plus four 10 kW blocks at RM20 each (from 110 kW to 150 kW) = RM160 a year. Most mainstream EVs land between RM40 and roughly RM965.

Why it matters

The free ride is over — the EV road-tax exemption ended on 31 December 2025. The new kW-based rates are still far lower than an equivalent petrol car (often around 85% cheaper), but they're a real cost to budget for at renewal. Knowing your band helps when comparing models, since a more powerful motor can move you into a steeper bracket.

A 150 kW electric SUV

Worked example

An EV with a 150 kW motor (e.g. a mid-range crossover) under the 2026 schedule:

150 kW falls in the second band, which covers 100.1–210 kW.

Base rate for the band: RM80 (this covers the first 10 kW, up to 110 kW).

Power increment: from 110 kW to 150 kW is four 10 kW blocks, at RM20 each = RM80.

Annual road tax: RM80 + RM80 = RM160, or about RM13 a month.

Common mistakes

Where EV owners trip up on the new road tax:

  1. 01Using kWh instead of kW

    Road tax is based on motor power (kW), not battery capacity (kWh). A 82 kWh battery tells you nothing about the rate — check the motor's kW.

  2. 02Forgetting dual motors add up

    All-wheel-drive EVs have two motors. Road tax uses the combined output, which can push a sporty AWD model into a higher band.

  3. 03Assuming EVs are still free

    The exemption ended on 31 December 2025. From 2026, every EV pays road tax — low, but no longer zero.

Frequently asked questions

7 answers
When did Malaysia start taxing EV road tax?

The EV road-tax exemption ended on 31 December 2025. From 1 January 2026, all battery-electric cars pay road tax under a new structure based on motor power (kW).

How is EV road tax calculated in 2026?

It's based on your motor's power output in kilowatts (kW), divided into eleven bands. Each band has a base rate plus a fixed fee for every 10 kW above the band's floor. Rates start at RM20 for the smallest EVs.

Where do I find my EV's kW?

Your motor power output is printed on your Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) and shown in the MyJPJ app. For dual-motor AWD EVs, use the combined output of both motors.

Is EV road tax the same everywhere in Malaysia?

Yes. The 2026 EV schedule is uniform nationwide — there's no Peninsular vs Sabah/Sarawak difference, and no saloon / non-saloon or private / company distinction like petrol cars have.

How much cheaper is EV road tax than petrol?

Considerably — often around 85% cheaper than an equivalent-power petrol car. Most mainstream EVs pay between roughly RM40 and RM965 a year.

Does battery size (kWh) affect my road tax?

No. Only motor power (kW) matters. A bigger battery (kWh) gives more range but doesn't change your road tax band.

Is this calculator official?

No. It's an educational estimate using the 2026 kW-based rates as reported from the Ministry of Transport gazette. Confirm your exact amount with JPJ or the MyJPJ app before renewing.

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