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Road Tax Calculator Malaysia 2026: Petrol, Motorcycle & EV
Your yearly JPJ road tax (LKM) for private cars, motorcycles and electric cars, using JPJ's engine-size table and the electric car table in force since 1 January 2026.
Rates checked 12 Nov 2026Private vehicles only. Not covered: goods vehicles, taxis, buses, and the insurance you need before renewing.
Road tax for common engine sizes
Privately owned, registered to a person. The rate is a flat amount up to 1,600 cc, then a base amount plus a charge for each cc above the start of the band.
| Engine | Saloon, Peninsular | MPV / SUV, Peninsular | Saloon, Sabah / Sarawak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 cc | RM20.00 | RM20.00 | RM20.00 |
| 1,298 cc | RM70.00 | RM100.00 | RM56.00 |
| 1,497 cc | RM90.00 | RM120.00 | RM72.00 |
| 1,798 cc | RM279.20 | RM359.40 | RM223.36 |
| 1,998 cc | RM379.00 | RM439.20 | RM273.50 |
| 2,488 cc | RM868.00 | RM830.40 | RM518.00 |
| 2,998 cc | RM2,125.00 | RM1,636.80 | RM1,022.00 |
Electric cars from 1 January 2026
JPJ charges electric cars by motor power, in rows of 10 kW. The same table applies in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak; Langkawi and Labuan pay half.
| Motor power | Yearly road tax | Motor power | Yearly road tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 kW | RM20 | 200 kW | RM260 |
| 70 kW | RM40 | 250 kW | RM395 |
| 100 kW | RM70 | 300 kW | RM545 |
| 150 kW | RM160 | 400 kW | RM1,015 |
Questions about road tax
How much is road tax for a 1.5 litre car?
A privately owned 1.5 litre saloon (up to 1,600 cc) in Peninsular Malaysia pays a flat RM90 a year. The same engine in an MPV or SUV pays RM120. In Sabah and Sarawak the saloon rate is RM72.
How is EV road tax calculated in 2026?
Since 1 January 2026 electric cars pay road tax by motor power in kW (shown on the vehicle registration card), not battery size in kWh. JPJ's table goes up in 10 kW rows: RM20 up to 50 kW, RM70 at 100 kW, RM160 at 150 kW and RM260 at 200 kW. Owner type and body type make no difference.
Is road tax cheaper in Sabah and Sarawak?
For petrol and diesel cars, yes: Sabah and Sarawak have their own lower table, for example RM223.36 instead of RM279.20 for a 1,798 cc saloon. For electric cars JPJ uses one table for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Petrol and diesel cars above 1,000 cc pay 50% in Langkawi, Pangkor and Labuan; electric cars pay 50% in Langkawi and Labuan.
How much is motorcycle road tax?
In Peninsular Malaysia: RM2 up to 150 cc, RM30 for 151 to 200 cc, RM50 for 201 to 250 cc, RM180 for 251 to 500 cc, RM250 for 501 to 800 cc and RM350 above 800 cc. Sabah and Sarawak have lower rates, from RM9 to RM42 above 150 cc.
When did the EV road tax exemption end?
The road tax exemption for electric cars ended on 31 December 2025. EV owners pay from 1 January 2026, using the kW table above.
Sources
- JPJ, road tax calculation guideline (rates still in force): jpj.gov.my
- JPJ, road tax rates for electric vehicles, circular dated 1 April 2026: jpj.gov.my
- Ministry of Transport, road taxes: mot.gov.my
An estimate to help you plan. The amount JPJ charges at renewal is final.
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