New Structure for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Road Tax in Malaysia

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Carlist.my Admin | July 19, 2024 02:42 pm

Find out the new structure of the electric vehicle (EV) car road tax in Malaysia, starting 1 January 2026. Explore the list of EV car models & the new road tax price list here!

The government has finally unveiled the new electric vehicles (EVs) road tax Malaysia structure, with transport minister Anthony Loke revealing the new rates on 4 June 2024. The announcement was initially expected to come sometime in April.

Good news for EV owners: as promised, the new EV road tax is not only less expensive than the existing structure, which was first established in 2019, but it is also less expensive than the road tax for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, perfectly in line with the government's policy of offering incentives to promote the use of EVs.

Although all-electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Malaysia are currently exempt from road tax until the end of 2025, they will have to start paying for it when the exemption period ends and the new structure takes effect on January 1, 2026.

At a special presentation on the subject for a select group of media members late last week, the ministry stated that the new EV car road tax Malaysia structure is still kilowatt (kW)-based and grouped in motor output power bands because that is the most pertinent way to go about determining things. Nonetheless, the goal has been to simplify and make the new structure as understandable as possible. The new rates, which are as you can see below, are substantially less expensive than those that are currently defined. In fact, they are up to 89 percent less expensive than the previously assigned rates, which are currently not being paid.

Here is a thorough breakdown of the new road tax structure for EVs effective from January 1, 2026:

Electric Motor Power (Min.) (Watt)	Electric Motor Power (Max.) (Watt)	LKM Fee Rate (RM)	Increase of RM Rate per Block (9,999W)
1	50,000	20	-
50,001	60,000	30	10
60,001	70,000	40	10
70,001	80,000	50	10
80,001	90,000	60	10
90,001	100,000	70	10
100,001	110,000	80	20
110,001	120,000	100	20
120,001	130,000	120	20
130,001	140,000	140	20
140,001	150,000	160	20
150,001	160,000	180	20
160,001	170,000	200	20
170,001	180,000	220	20
180,001	190,000	240	20
190,001	200,000	260	20
200,001	210,000	280	20
210,001	220,000	305	30
220,001	230,000	335	30
230,001	240,000	365	30
240,001	250,000	395	30
250,001	260,000	425	30
260,001	270,000	455	30
270,001	280,000	485	30
280,001	290,000	515	30
290,001	300,000	545	30
300,001	310,000	575	30
310,001	320,000	615	50
320,001	330,000	665	50
330,001	340,000	715	50
340,001	350,000	765	50
350,001	360,000	815	50
360,001	370,000	865	50

Electric Motor Power (Min.) (Watt)	Electric Motor Power (Max.) (Watt)	LKM Fee Rate (RM)	Increase of RM Rate per Block (9,999W)
370,001	380,000	915	50
380,001	390,000	965	50
390,001	400,000	1,015	50
400,001	410,000	1,065	50
410,001	420,000	1,140	100
420,001	430,000	1,240	100
430,001	440,000	1,340	100
440,001	450,000	1,440	100
450,001	460,000	1,540	100
460,001	470,000	1,640	100
470,001	480,000	1,740	100
480,001	490,000	1,840	100
490,001	500,000	1,940	100
500,001	510,000	2,040	100
510,001	520,000	2,165	150
520,001	530,000	2,315	150
530,001	540,000	2,465	150
540,001	550,000	2,615	150
550,001	560,000	2,765	150
560,001	570,000	2,915	150
570,001	580,000	3,065	150
580,001	590,000	3,215	150
590,001	600,000	3,365	150
600,001	610,000	3,515	150
610,001	620,000	3,690	200
620,001	630,000	3,890	200
630,001	640,000	4,090	200
640,001	650,000	4,290	200
650,001	660,000	4,490	200
660,001	670,000	4,690	200
670,001	680,000	4,890	200
680,001	690,000	5,090	200
690,001	700,000	5,290	200
700,001	710,000	5,490	200
710,001	720,000	5,715	250
720,001	730,000	5,965	250
730,001	740,000	6,215	250
740,001	750,000	6,465	250
750,001	760,000	6,715	250
760,001	770,000	6,965	250

Electric Motor Power (Min.) (Watt)	Electric Motor Power (Max.) (Watt)	LKM Fee Rate (RM)	Increase of RM Rate per Block (9,999W)
770,001	780,000	7,215	250
780,001	790,000	7,465	250
790,001	800,000	7,715	250
800,001	810,000	7,965	250
810,001	820,000	8,240	300
820,001	830,000	8,540	300
830,001	840,000	8,840	300
840,001	850,000	9,140	300
850,001	860,000	9,440	300
860,001	870,000	9,740	300
870,001	880,000	10,040	300
880,001	890,000	10,340	300
890,001	900,000	10,640	300
900,001	910,000	10,940	300
910,001	920,000	11,265	350
920,001	930,000	11,615	350
930,001	940,000	11,965	350
940,001	950,000	12,315	350
950,001	960,000	12,665	350
960,001	970,000	13,015	350
970,001	980,000	13,365	350
980,001	990,000	13,715	350
990,001	1,000,000	14,065	350
1,000,001	1,010,000	14,415	350
>1,010,001		20,000

Comparison of each EV car model and the before/after road tax rate amendment:

Tesla Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	366	6,856	865
Tesla Model 3 RWD	208	2,590	280
Tesla Model Y	220	2,583	305

BYD Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
BYD Atto	150	903	160
BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range	150	1,024	160
BYD Dolphin Premium Standard Range	130	624	120
BYD Seal Performance AWD	390	7,504	965
BYD Seal RWD Premium	230	3,184	335

GWM ORA Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Ora Good Cat 400 Pro	105	324	80
ORA Good Cat 500 Ultra	105	324	80
GWM Ora 07 Long Range	150	-	160
GWM Ora 07 Performance	300	-	160

Chery Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Chery Omoda E5	150	903	160

BMW Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
BMW i4 eDrive40	250	3,724	395
BMW i4 M50	400	7,774	1,015
BMW i5 eDrive40	250	3,724	395
BMW iX M60	455	8,223	1,540
BMW iX xDrive40	240	3,063	365
BMW iX xDrive40 Sport	240	3,063	365
BMW iX1 xDrive30	230	2,823	335

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Mercedes AMG EQE 53 4MATIC	460	9,394	1,540
Mercedes AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+	484	10,042	1,840
Mercedes EQA 250 AMG	140	727	140
Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC	215	2,463	305
Mercedes EQE 350+ AMG	215	2,779	305
Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC	300	4,503	545
Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC	330	5,884	665
Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC	400	6,903	1,015

Hyundai Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Lite	125	463	120
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Max	225	2,703	335
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Lite RWD	111	384	100
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Max AWD	239	3,427	365
Hyundai KONA e-lite	100	243	70
Hyundai Kona e-Lite	136	657	140
Hyundai KONA e-max	150	903	160
Hyundai Kona e-max	204	2,199	280

KIA Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
KIA EV6 GT	430	7,623	1,240
KIA Niro	150	903	160

MG Malaysia EV Road Tax price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
MG ZS	130	624	120
MG4 EXTD Range	180	1,834	220
MG4 Luxury	150	1,024	160
MG4 Standard	125	524	120
MG4 Xpower	320	5,614	615

Volvo Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Volvo C40	300	4,503	545
Volvo C40	300	4,503	545
Volvo XC40	300	4,503	545

Porsche Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Porsche Taycan	300	5,074	545
Porsche Taycan CT	320	5,614	615
Porsche Taycan Turbo CT	650	14,524	4,290
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT	760	17,494	6,715

MINI Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Mini Electric	135	724	140

Nissan Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Nissan Leaf	110	374	80

LOTUS Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
LOTUS Eletre	450	8,103	1,440
LOTUS Eletre R	675	13,503	4,890

Audi Malaysia EV Road Tax Price

Vehicle Model	Electric Motor Power (kW)	Existing LKM Fee (RM)	Revised LKM Fee (Block Rate) (RM)
Audi Q8 e-tron	300	4,503	545

The fees for each power band are now organized under the new structure in blocks of 9,999 watts, or 9.9 kW, with each block adding a fixed price to each power band (as shown in the table). Given the output of EVs, the new fees, which range from 1 watt to 9.9 kW, will never be applied.

Electric cars and road tax - the lowest tier of the fees is RM20. The rate rises by RM10 for each higher block of output at the maximum of the up to 100,000 watt (100 kW) band, and it peaks at RM70 at 100 kW. Road tax electric car rates range from RM80 to RM280 for power levels between 100,001 watts and 210,000 watts (210 kW), with an increase of RM20 for every 9.9 kW block in the band.

Road tax fees range from RM305 to RM575 for the 210,001–310,000 watt (310 kW) band, with an additional block increase of RM30. With each 9.9 kW block increase set at RM50, expect to pay anywhere from RM615 to RM1,065 for the 310,001 to 410,000 watt (410 kW) band.

Therefore, starting in 2026, the Kona e-Lite with 100 kW will pay RM70 for its annual road tax instead of RM243 under the replaced structure. Road tax for the Ora Good Cat 400 Pro & 500 Ultra (105 kW) and the Nissan Leaf (110 kW) is RM80. The road tax prices for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Lite & MG4 Standard with 125 kW power outputs and BYD Dolphin Premium Standard Range & MG ZS with 130 kW power are all within the RM120 price range. Sounds very reasonable, doesn't it?

The majority of high-end electric vehicle offerings will also pay what should be extremely reasonable road tax rates; for example, the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC will pay RM305 instead of RM2,463 under the previous rate, and the BMW i4 & i5 eDrive40 will pay RM395.

In the meantime, owners of Tesla Model Y and Model 3 RWD will pay RM305 and RM280, respectively, a significant reduction from the nearly RM2.6k they would have paid in the absence of the structure revision.

BYD Seal Performance buyers will have to shell out RM965 (RM7,504 under the previous rate).

The ministry claims that the current rate of Malaysia EV road tax is RM9 to RM42 for e-motorbikes is sufficiently low, so the rates for electric motorbikes stay the same elsewhere. In addition, individuals with disabilities, whose exemption from road tax was also mentioned in Budget 2022, will not have to pay road tax on one electric vehicle.

Overall, most EV owners and prospective adopters should find the revised EV road tax Malaysia structure to be far more appealing than the previous one. What are your thoughts on the new EV car road tax Malaysia structure: is it a good idea, or are you still unhappy with the new rates?

Will the EV road tax in Malaysia be more expensive in 2026?

Tax exemption for electric vehicle owners will continue until 2025, providing relief from road tax concerns. Transport Minister Loke has called for a revised system to ensure fairness and sustainability in the long term, with MOT officers studying the matter and considering feedback from consumers and EV companies. The new EV road tax pricing will be lower than the original structure starting in 2026.

Where do I find the power output of my EV?

The power output of an EV can be found in the Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or the MyJPJ app.

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