EV Road Tax Calculator Malaysia

Work out your electric vehicle's annual road tax under Malaysia's 2026 kW-based structure — the same rate nationwide, from your motor's power output.

Rates basis: Indicative

Your EV

Annual road tax

RM 160.00

Battery EV, 150 kW motor output

6-month renewal: RM 80.00
Per month: RM 13.33
≈ 2.0L petrol pays: RM 380.00

2026 kW-based structure — the same rate nationwide, for private and company registration alike. Use your motor's kW (from the Geran, "Keupayaan Enjin"), not the battery's kWh. Dual-motor / AWD EVs use combined output.

Example scenarios

BYD Atto 3 (150 kW)
A mainstream single-motor EV sits in the second power band.
RM160 / year
Tesla Model Y RWD (220 kW)
Still a fraction of what a comparable petrol car pays.
RM305 / year
Model Y Performance (393 kW)
Dual-motor AWD road tax uses the two motors' combined output.
RM1,015 / year

Understanding the numbers

How the figures above are worked out — the rules, rates and reasoning behind every line.

Estimates only. Results are for planning purposes and may differ from official figures. Confirm against the relevant authority before making financial decisions.

EV road tax from 2026

Electric vehicles paid no road tax from 2022 to the end of 2025. From 1 January 2026 a new structure applies to battery EVs (BEV) and fuel-cell EVs (FCEV), based on motor power output in kilowatts (kW) rather than engine capacity.

Unlike petrol and diesel cars, the EV rate is the same right across Malaysia — there is no cheaper Sabah/Sarawak band — and it is identical for private and company-registered vehicles. Rates are still far lower than an equivalent petrol car, in many cases 85% less.

How it's calculated

EVs are grouped into power bands. Within a band you pay a base rate plus a fixed amount for every 10 kW (a '9,999 watt block') above the band's threshold, so the tax rises smoothly as output increases. Output above roughly 1,010 kW is a flat RM20,000.

Use your motor's kW figure from the vehicle Geran (Vehicle Ownership Certificate) under 'Keupayaan Enjin'. Do not use the battery's kWh capacity — that is a different measurement. For all-wheel-drive EVs with two motors, add both motors' output together.

PHEVs are different

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are not covered by this structure. Because they still have a combustion engine, they are taxed on engine capacity (cc) exactly like a petrol car — use the standard road tax calculator for those.

Frequently asked questions

How is EV road tax calculated in Malaysia from 2026?

It is based on the electric motor's power output in kilowatts (kW). You pay a base rate for your power band plus a small increment for every 10 kW above the band's threshold. It is not based on battery kWh or engine cc.

Is EV road tax cheaper in Sabah and Sarawak?

No. Unlike petrol and diesel cars, the EV road tax is uniform nationwide — the same rate everywhere in Malaysia, and the same for private and company registration.

Where do I find my EV's kW figure?

It is printed on your vehicle Geran (Vehicle Ownership Certificate) under 'Keupayaan Enjin', shown in kW. For dual-motor / AWD EVs, add the two motors' outputs together.

Do plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) use this EV road tax?

No. PHEVs are taxed on engine capacity (cc) like a normal petrol car, because they still have a combustion engine. Only pure battery EVs and fuel-cell EVs use the kW structure.

Formula governance

Formula version: JPJ ZEV LKM 2026
Effective date: 1 Jan 2026
Government source: JPJ · Ministry of Transport
Last updated: 24 Jul 2026