Understanding Malaysia’s road tax (cukai jalan) structure is essential for every vehicle owner, especially when it’s time to renew your car insurance and road tax. This article explains the latest 2025 road tax rates and provides examples based on popular car models.
Latest Road Tax Rates (2025) – Private Passenger Cars (Peninsular Malaysia)
Rates in Sabah and Sarawak differ and are typically lower.
Example Models & Estimated Road Tax (2025)
EV Road Tax After 2025
Starting 1 January 2026, electric vehicles (EVs) will no longer be tax-exempt. Instead, road tax will be calculated based on the vehicle’s electric motor output (in kilowatts, kW). Rates are expected to start around RM20 for low-powered EVs and could exceed RM300 for high-performance EVs above 200 kW. The higher the power output, the higher the tax.
Summary
- Petrol/diesel cars: Road tax is based on engine cc — higher capacity means higher tax.
- SUVs/MPVs: Usually taxed more than saloon cars of the same engine size.
- EVs: Currently exempt until the end of 2025; taxes begin in 2026 based on motor output (kW).
To check the latest road tax estimates and get the best insurance quotes based on your car, visit BJAK.my.
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