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EV Road Tax Calculator Malaysia 2026

Calculate your electric vehicle road tax using the new kW-based rate structure. Covers BYD, Tesla, Proton e.MAS, BMW and all EVs.

🔋 kW-Based🚗 All EV Brands📋 2026 Rates

Your EV Details

Motor output: 150kW

Note: Check your Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC/Geran) for your exact kW rating. Do NOT use kWh battery capacity — these are different measurements. kW = motor power output, kWh = battery storage capacity.

EV road tax holiday officially ended 31 Dec 2025. New kW-based rates are approximately 85% cheaper than the pre-2022 ICE equivalent structure. Rates reviewed every 5 years.

Quick Reference — Popular Models:

BYD Dolphin (70kW)RM 70/yrBYD Atto 3 (150kW)RM 160/yrTesla M3 SR (208kW)RM 280/yrTesla MY Perf (393kW)RM 1,015/yrProton e.MAS 7 (200kW)RM 260/yrBMW iX xDrive40 (240kW)RM 365/yr

Your 2026 EV Road Tax

BYD Atto 3150 kW

2026 Road Tax

RM 160

per year

Power BandBand 2 (100.001-210 kW)
Monthly EquivalentRM 13.33/month

vs Equivalent ICE Vehicle

Equivalent ~2.0L petrol carRM 380/yr
Your EV road taxRM 160/yr
You saveRM 220/yr

2026 EV Road Tax Bands:

Band 1 (1-100kW)RM20 – RM70
Band 2 (100-210kW)RM80 – RM280
Band 3 (210-310kW)RM305 – RM575
Band 4 (310-410kW)RM615 – RM1,065
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EV Road Tax Malaysia 2026 — Complete Guide

Starting January 2026, all electric vehicles in Malaysia are subject to a new kW-based road tax structure. This replaces the previous RM0 road tax exemption that ended 31 December 2025. The new rates are designed to be significantly cheaper than equivalent petrol vehicles.

2026 EV Road Tax Rate Table

BandkW RangeBase RatePer 10kW BlockMax Rate
11 – 100 kWRM20+RM10RM70
2100 – 210 kWRM80+RM20RM280
3210 – 310 kWRM305+RM30RM575
4310 – 410 kWRM615+RM50RM1,065

Popular EV Road Tax Rates 2026

ModelkWBandRoad Tax/yr
BYD Dolphin Dynamic701~RM40
Hyundai Kona Electric1001~RM70
BYD Atto 31502~RM160
Proton e.MAS 72002~RM260
Tesla Model 3 SR2082~RM280
BYD Seal2303~RM335
Tesla Model 3 Performance3434~RM715
Tesla Model Y Performance3934~RM945

EV vs ICE Road Tax Comparison

Even with the new kW-based rates, EV road tax remains significantly cheaper than equivalent petrol vehicles:

  • Small EV (70kW): ~RM40/yr vs 1.0L petrol ~RM90/yr — save RM50
  • Mid-range EV (150kW): ~RM160/yr vs 2.0L petrol ~RM380/yr — save RM220
  • Performance EV (300kW): ~RM575/yr vs 3.0L petrol ~RM1,100/yr — save RM525

Cukai Jalan Kenderaan Elektrik 2026 Malaysia — Pengiraan Berdasarkan kW

Formula Pengiraan:

Cukai Jalan = Kadar Asas Band + (Bilangan Blok 10kW × Kadar Per Blok)

  • Pengecualian cukai jalan EV telah tamat pada 31 Disember 2025
  • Kadar baharu berdasarkan output motor (kW), bukan kapasiti bateri (kWh)
  • Lebih murah berbanding kereta petrol setaraf — penjimatan 40-85%
  • Semakan semula kadar akan dibuat setiap 5 tahun

Semak sijil pemilikan kenderaan (VOC/Geran) anda untuk mendapatkan kadar kW tepat kenderaan anda.

EV Road Tax FAQ Malaysia 2026

How is EV road tax calculated in Malaysia 2026?

EV road tax in Malaysia from 2026 is calculated based on motor power output in kilowatts (kW), not battery capacity (kWh). The rates are divided into bands: Band 1 (1-100kW) costs RM20-70/year, Band 2 (100-210kW) costs RM80-280/year, Band 3 (210-310kW) costs RM305-575/year, and Band 4 (310-410kW) costs RM615-1,065/year. Within each band, the rate increases progressively per 10kW block. This replaced the previous EV road tax exemption that ended 31 December 2025.

How much is road tax for BYD Atto 3 in 2026?

The BYD Atto 3 has a motor output of 150kW, placing it in Band 2 (100-210kW). The estimated road tax for 2026 is approximately RM160/year. This is significantly cheaper than an equivalent 2.0L petrol car which would cost around RM380/year in road tax — a saving of about RM220/year. The BYD Dolphin (70kW) pays even less at approximately RM40/year.

How much is road tax for Tesla Model 3 in Malaysia 2026?

Tesla Model 3 road tax varies by variant: the Standard Range (208kW) costs approximately RM340/year, the Long Range AWD (366kW) costs approximately RM815/year, and the Performance (343kW) costs approximately RM715/year. The Standard Range falls in Band 2 while the Long Range and Performance variants fall in Band 4 due to their higher combined motor output.

Is EV road tax cheaper than petrol car road tax in Malaysia?

Yes, EV road tax is approximately 40-85% cheaper than equivalent ICE (petrol/diesel) vehicles. For example, a 150kW EV (like BYD Atto 3) pays about RM160/year vs RM380/year for an equivalent 2.0L petrol car — saving RM220/year. However, high-performance EVs with 300+ kW motors may pay comparable road tax to mid-range petrol cars. The government designed the kW-based structure to be favourable to EVs to encourage adoption.

When did the EV road tax exemption end in Malaysia?

The EV road tax exemption (RM0 road tax) officially ended on 31 December 2025. From 1 January 2026, all electric vehicles are subject to the new kW-based road tax structure. The exemption was part of the government's incentive to boost EV adoption that started in 2022. Despite the new charges, EV road tax rates remain significantly lower than equivalent ICE vehicle road tax, with the government stating rates will be reviewed every 5 years.