The current tax exemption, which was an initiative to encourage the adoption of EVs in Malaysia will expire in 2025. Once the grace period is over, how exactly do you calculate the road tax of EVs in Malaysia?
Road Tax for Private-owned Sedan Electric Cars in Malaysia
Fixed Rate For EVs in Malaysia (Under 80kW)
For private and company-owned Saloon EVs in Malaysia like the Ora Good Cat, Neta V, and BYD Seal with an output of 80 kW and below, the rates are as follows:
- Less than 50 kW = RM20
- 50 kW to 60 kW = RM44
- 60 kW to 70 kW = RM56
- 70 kW to 80 kW = RM72
Taking into account these rates, it’s quite simple to apply on EVs below 80 kW. The road tax for a 47.8 kW battery on an Ora Good Cat 400 will cost you RM20 annually.
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Progressive Rate For EVs in Malaysia (Above 80kW)
For EVs in Malaysia with a wattage exceeding 80 kW, here’s how the progressive rate is calculated together with its basic rate:
| Motor Wattage | Basic Rate | Progressive Rate |
| 80 kW to 90 kW | RM 160.00 | RM0.32 for every 0.05 kW increased from 80 kW |
| 90 kW to 100kW | RM 224.00 | RM 0.25 for every 0.05 kW increased from 90 kW |
| 100 kW to 125 kW | RM 274.00 | RM 0.50 for every 0.05 kW increased from 100 kW |
| 125 kW to 150k W | RM 524.00 | RM 1.00 for every 0.05 kW increased from 123 kW |
| More than 150 kW | RM1,024.00 | RM1.35 for every 0.05 kW increased from 150 kW |
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Road Tax for Private-owned Non-Sedan Electric Vehicles in Malaysia
Fixed Rate For EVs in Malaysia (Under 80kW)
For private and company-owned SUV EVs in Malaysia like the BMW iX, and Tesla Model Y with an output of 80 kW and below, the rates are as follows:
- 50 kW and below = RM20
- Above 50 kW to 60 kW = RM42.50
- Above 60 kW to 70 kW = RM50
- Above 70 kW to 80 kW = RM60
Progressive Rate For EVs in Malaysia (Above 80kW)
For EVs in Malaysia with a wattage exceeding 80 kW, here’s how the progressive rate is calculated together with its basic rate:
| Motor Wattage | Basic Rate | Progressive Rate |
| 80 kW to 90 kW | RM 165.00 | RM 0.17 for every 0.05 kW increase from 80 kW |
| 90 kW to 100 kW | RM 199.00 | RM 0.22 for every 0.05 kW increase from 90 kW |
| 100 kW to 125 kW | RM 243.00 | RM 0.44 for every 0.05 kW increase from 100 kW |
| 125 kW to 150 kW | RM 463.00 | RM0.88 for every 0.05 kW increase from 125 kW |
| Above 150 kW | RM 903.00 | RM 1.20 for every 0.05 kW increase from 150 kW |
This article will only highlight the calculations for EV vehicles in Malaysia. For more information about other electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles, you can refer to the document issued by JPJ here.
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