Road tax calculator Malaysia
2026 JPJ rates, electric cars included
A 1,798 cc petrol car in Peninsular Malaysia pays RM279.20 a year in road tax at JPJ's 2026 rates (Lampiran A). Electric cars pay by motor power, at the rates in Lampiran B from 1 Apr 2026.
Road tax a year
RM279.20
RM200 + (198 cc × RM0.40)
Peninsular · 1,798 cc
Source: JPJ Lampiran A and Lampiran B (electric rates from 1 Apr 2026)
How much is road tax for common cars?
| Engine | Region | Road tax a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,496 cc | Peninsular | RM90.00 | |
| 1,798 cc | Peninsular | RM279.20 (RM200 + 198 cc × RM0.40) | |
| 2,487 cc | Peninsular | RM867.00 (RM380 + 487 cc × RM1.00) | |
| 1,496 cc | Sabah and Sarawak | RM72.00 | |
| Electric, 105 kW | Peninsular | RM80.00 | |
| Electric, 115 kW | Peninsular | RM100.00 |
Source: JPJ Lampiran A and Lampiran B (electric rates from 1 Apr 2026) · Private car, individual owner
Questions about road tax
How much is road tax for a 1.5 litre car?
RM90 a year for a 1,496 cc car in Peninsular Malaysia, and RM72 in Sabah and Sarawak (JPJ Lampiran A).
How is road tax for electric cars worked out?
By motor power in kW. From 1 Apr 2026, a 105 kW car pays RM80 and a 115 kW car RM100 in Peninsular Malaysia (JPJ Lampiran B).
Why does a 1,798 cc car pay RM279.20?
Above 1,600 cc, each extra cc adds to a base rate. A 1,798 cc car pays RM200 plus RM0.40 for each of the 198 cc above 1,600 cc.
Last checked 25 Sep 2026 · Report a mistake