Malaysia Road Tax Price 2024: New Cars & Renewals

Malaysia Road Tax Price 2024: New Cars & Renewals

Apr 07, 2024Bryan Ong

Last updated: January 2024

Owning a vehicle in Malaysia can be expensive due to the significant costs associated with car insurance and road tax. It is crucial to understand how these expenses are calculated and the latest prices to help plan your budget. If you plan on purchasing a car, it is essential to know how much money you will spend on road tax and other related expenses.

While different insurers have different premium prices, the pricing of road tax in Malaysia is set by the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) based on a fixed formula. However, the amount of money paid to the government every year varies depending on several factors.

To help you calculate the cost of road tax in Malaysia, we have put together some helpful guidelines.

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What is road tax?

Road tax, which is officially known as a Motor Vehicle License (LKM) as stated in the Road Transport Act 1987, is paid to the government every year and deposited into a Consolidated Fund. The fund is used to build and improve transportation infrastructure, including public transport.

How is road tax calculated?

The price of your car's road tax is determined by four factors: engine capacity, location, vehicle body type, and ownership. The rates are not affected by a car's value or brand. For motorcycles, only two factors determine the rate: engine capacity and location.

Engine Displacement/Capacity

The larger your engine capacity, the more expensive your road tax will be. The base rate for cars in all regions is RM20, whereas the base rate for motorcycles is RM2. The price increases progressively depending on the size of your engine. There are fixed flat rates up to 1600cc (between RM20 to RM90), but progressive rates kick in after 1600cc for cars.


Geographical Location

Your vehicle's geographical location also influences the price of your road tax. Motorists in East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) pay lower rates than those in Peninsular Malaysia. Pangkor, Langkawi, and Labuan are duty-free zones, which entitle them to even lower rates of road tax than East Malaysia.


Vehicle Body Type & Ownership

All cars on Malaysian roads are classified as "saloons" or "non-saloons." Saloon cars have a higher progressive rate when the engine capacity surpasses 1600cc compared to non-saloon cars. A company-registered car will have higher road tax rates, but this only applies to saloon cars. Interestingly, both private and company-registered vehicles pay the same rate as non-saloon cars.

What about Electric Vehicles (EV)?

According to the latest update from JPJ, electric vehicles (EV) in Malaysia will be charged based on their motor kilowatt output instead of their engine displacement. Additionally, the price of electric vehicles will be determined by whether they are saloon or non-saloon models, and it will not be affected by whether they are privately or company registered.

The road tax for electric motorcycles starts at RM2, but you will only have to pay RM42 once the output exceeds 40,000W (40kW).

If you plan on owning an electric vehicle, you will be pleased to know that all full electric vehicles powered by a battery (BEV) or fuel cells (FCEV) will be exempt from road tax until 31 December 2025.

Road Tax Rates in Malaysia

Private Registered Saloon Cars in Peninsular Malaysia

Cubic Capacity (cc) Base Rate Progressive Rate (per cc)
1000 and below RM20.00 -
1001 to 1200 RM55.00 -
1201 to 1400 RM70.00 -
1401 to 1600 RM90.00 -
1601 to 1800 RM200.00 RM0.40 (for every cc increase from 1600)
1801 to 2000 RM280.00 RM0.50 (for every cc increase from 1800)
2001 to 2500 RM380.00 RM1.00 (for every cc increase from 2000)
2501 to 3000 RM880.00 RM2.50 (for every cc increase from 2500)
3001 and above RM2130.00 RM4.50 (for every cc increase from 3000)

Company Registered Saloon Cars in Peninsular Malaysia

Cubic Capacity (cc) Base Rate Progressive Rate (per cc)
1000 and below RM20.00 -
1001 to 1200 RM110.00 -
1201 to 1400 RM140.00 -
1401 to 1600 RM180.00 -
1601 to 1800 RM400.00 RM0.80 (for every cc increase from 1600)
1801 to 2000 RM560.00 RM1.00 (for every cc increase from 1800)
2001 to 2500 RM760.00 RM3.00 (for every cc increase from 2000)
2501 to 3000 RM2260.00 RM7.50 (for every cc increase from 2500)
3001 and above RM6010.00 RM13.50 (for every cc increase from 3000)

Company and Private Registered Non-Saloon Cars in Peninsular Malaysia

Cubic Capacity (cc) Base Rate Progressive Rate (per cc)
1000 and below RM20.00 -
1001 to 1200 RM85.00 -
1201 to 1400 RM100.00 -
1401 to 1600 RM120.00 -
1601 to 1800 RM300.00 RM0.30 (for every cc increase from 1600)
1801 to 2000 RM360.00 RM0.40 (for every cc increase from 1800)
2001 to 2500 RM440.00 RM0.80 (for every cc increase from 2000)
2501 to 3000 RM840.00 RM1.60 (for every cc increase from 2500)
3001 and above RM1640.00 RM1.60 (for every cc increase from 3000)

Company and Private Registered Saloon Cars in East Malaysia

Cubic Capacity (cc) Base Rate Progressive Rate (per cc)
1000 and below RM20.00 -
1001 to 1200 RM44.00 -
1201 to 1400 RM56.00 -
1401 to 1600 RM72.00 -
1601 to 1800 RM160.00 RM0.32 (for every cc increase from 1600)
1801 to 2000 RM224.00 RM0.25 (for every cc increase from 1800)
2001 to 2500 RM274.00 RM1.00 (for every cc increase from 2000)
2501 to 3000 RM524.00 RM2.50 (for every cc increase from 2500)
3001 and above RM1024.00 RM1.35 (for every cc increase from 3000)

Company and Private Registered Non-Saloon Cars in East Malaysia

Cubic Capacity (cc) Base Rate Progressive Rate (per cc)
1000 and below RM20.00 -
1001 to 1200 RM42.50 -
1201 to 1400 RM50.00 -
1401 to 1600 RM60.00 -
1601 to 1800 RM165.00 RM0.17 (for every cc increase from 1600)
1801 to 2000 RM199.00 RM0.22 (for every cc increase from 1800)
2001 to 2500 RM243.00 RM0.44 (for every cc increase from 2000)
2501 to 3000 RM463.00 RM0.88 (for every cc increase from 2500)
3001 and above RM903.00 RM1.20 (for every cc increase from 3000)

Company and Private Registered Saloon Electric Vehicles

Motor Output (W) Base Rate Progressive Rate (per 50W)
50000 and below RM20.00 -
50001 to 60000 RM44.00 -
60001 to 70000 RM56.00 -
70001 to 80000 RM72.00 -
80001 to 90000 RM160.00 RM0.32 (for every 50W increase from 80000)
90001 to 100000 RM224.00 RM0.25 (for every 50W increase from 100000)
100001 to 125000 RM274.00 RM0.50 (for every 50W increase from 100000)
125001 to 150000 RM524.00 RM1.00 (for every 50W increase from 125000)
150001 and above RM1024.00 RM1.35 (for every 50W increase from 150000)

Company and Private Registered Non-Saloon Electric Vehicles

Motor Output (W) Base Rate Progressive Rate (per 50W)
50000 and below RM20.00 -
50001 to 60000 RM42.50 -
60001 to 70000 RM50.00 -
70001 to 80000 RM60.00 -
80001 to 90000 RM165.00 RM0.17 (for every 50W increase from 80000)
90001 to 100000 RM199.00 RM0.22 (for every 50W increase from 90000)
100001 to 125000 RM243.00 RM0.44 (for every 50W increase from 100000)
125001 to 150000 RM463.00 RM0.88 (for every 50W increase from 125000)
150001 and above RM903.00 RM1.20 (for every 50W increase from 150000)

Motorcycles in Peninsular Malaysia

Cubic Capacity (cc) Base Rate
150 and below RM2.00
151 to 200 RM30.00
201 to 250 RM50.00
251 to 500 RM100.00
501 to 800 RM250.00
801 and above RM350.00

Motorcycles in East Malaysia

Cubic Capacity (cc) Base Rate
150 and below RM2.00
151 to 200 RM9.00
201 to 250 RM12.00
251 to 500 RM30.00
501 to 800 RM40.00
801 and above RM42.00

Electric motorcycles

Motor Output (W) Base Rate
7500 and below RM2.00
7501 to 10000 RM9.00
10001 to 12500 RM12.00
12501 to 25000 RM30.00
25001 to 40000 RM40.00
40001 and above RM42.00

Car Road Tax Price List

Here are the road tax price lists we compile for various popular types of cars in Malaysia.

Please note that the road tax prices stated are accurate at the time of publication and may be subject to change without notice. For any changes, please refer to JPJ.

Road Tax Price for Perodua Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
Ativa 1.0 998 RM20.00 RM20.00
Myvi 1.3 1329 RM70.00 RM56.00
Myvi 1.5 1496 RM90.00 RM72.00
Aruz 1.5 1496 RM120.00 RM60.00
Axia 1.0 998 RM20.00 RM20.00
Bezza 1.0 998 RM20.00 RM20.00
Bezza 1.3 1329 RM70.00 RM56.00
Alza 1.5 1495 RM120.00 RM60.00
Viva 660 659 RM20.00 RM20.00
Viva 850 847 RM20.00 RM20.00
Viva 1.0 989 RM20.00 RM20.00

Road Tax Price for Proton Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
X50 1.5 1477 RM120.00 RM60.00
X70 1.8 1799 RM359.70 RM198.83
Saga 1.3 1332 RM70.00 RM56.00
Persona 1.6 1597 RM90.00 RM72.00
Iriz 1.3 1332 RM70.00 RM56.00
Iriz 1.6 1597 RM90.00 RM72.00
Exora 1.6 1561 RM120.00 RM60.00
Preve 1.6 1561 RM90.00 RM72.00
Perdana 2.0 1997 RM378.50 RM273.25
Perdana 2.4 2354 RM734.00 RM451.00
Waja 1.6 1597 RM90.00 RM72.00
Waja 1.8 1784 RM273.60 RM218.88
Wira 1.3 1299 RM70.00 RM56.00
Wira 1.5 1468 RM90.00 RM72.00
Wira 1.6 1597 RM90.00 RM72.00
Wira 1.8 1834 RM297.00 RM232.50

Road Tax Price for Mazda Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
Mazda 2 1.5 1496 RM90.00 RM72.00
Mazda 3 1.5 1496 RM90.00 RM72.00
Mazda 3 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
Mazda 6 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
Mazda 6 2.5 2488 RM868.00 RM518.00
CX-3 2.0 1998 RM439.20 RM242.56
CX-5 2.0 1998 RM439.20 RM242.56
CX-5 2.2 2191 RM592.80 RM327.04
CX-5 2.5 2488 RM830.40 RM457.72
CX-8 2.5 2488 RM830.40 RM457.72
CX-9 2.5 2488 RM830.40 RM457.72
MX-5 RF 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
CX-30 1.8 1759 RM347.70 RM192.03
CX-30 2.0 1998 RM439.20 RM242.56
BT-50 1.9 1898 RM399.20 RM220.56
BT-50 3.0 2999 RM1638.40 RM902.12

Road Tax Price for Toyota Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
GR Supra 3.0 2998 RM2125.00 RM1022.00
GR Yaris 1.6 1618 RM207.20 RM165.76
Vios GR-S 1.5 1496 RM90.00 RM72.00
Vios 1.5 1496 RM90.00 RM72.00
Yaris 1.5 1496 RM90.00 RM72.00
Corolla (Altis) 1.8 1798 RM279.20 RM223.36
Camry 2.5 2494 RM874.00 RM521.00
Avanza 1.5 1496 RM120.00 RM60.00
Innova 2.0 1998 RM439.20 RM242.56
Alphard 3.5 3456 RM2369.60 RM1450.20
Vellfire 2.5 2494 RM835.20 RM460.36
Vellfire 3.5 3456 RM2369.60 RM1450.20
Rush 1.5 1496 RM120.00 RM60.00
Corolla Cross 1.8 1798 RM359.40 RM198.66
Fortuner 2.4 2393 RM754.40 RM415.92
Fortuner 2.7 2694 RM1150.40 RM633.72
Fortuner 2.8 2755 RM1248.00 RM687.40
RAV4 2.5 2487 RM829.60 RM457.28
Harrier 2.0 1987 RM434.80 RM240.14
Hilux 2.4 2393 RM754.40 RM415.92
Hilux 2.8 2755 RM1248.00 RM687.40

Road Tax Price for Honda Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
Accord 1.5 1498 RM90.00 RM72.00
BR-V 1.5 1497 RM90.00 RM72.00
City 1.5 1498 RM90.00 RM72.00
Civic 1.5 1498 RM90.00 RM72.00
Civic 1.8 1799 RM279.60 RM223.68
CR-V 1.5 1498 RM120.00 RM60.00
CR-V 2.0 1997 RM438.80 RM242.34
HR-V 1.8 1799 RM359.70 RM198.83
Jazz 1.5 1497 RM90.00 RM72.00
Type R 2.0 1996 RM378.00 RM273.00

Road Tax Price for Nissan Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
Almera 1.0 999 RM20.00 RM20.00
Almera 1.5 1498 RM90.00 RM72.00
X-Trail 2.0 1997 RM438.80 RM242.34
X-Trail 2.5 2488 RM830.40 RM457.72
Navara 2.5 2488 RM830.40 RM457.72
Serena S-Hybrid 2.0 1997 RM438.80 RM242.34
Grand Livina 1.6 1598 RM120.00 RM60.00
Grand Livina 1.8 1798 RM359.40 RM198.66
Sentra 1.6 1597 RM90.00 RM72.00
Sylphy 1.8 1798 RM279.20 RM223.36
Teana 2.0 1997 RM378.50 RM273.25
Teana 2.5 2488 RM868.00 RM518.00

Road Tax Price for Hyundai Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
Elantra 1.6 1598 RM90.00 RM72.00
i30 N 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
Sonata 2.5 2497 RM877.00 RM522.50
Kona 1.6 1598 RM120.00 RM60.00
Kona 2.0 1999 RM439.60 RM242.78
Santa Fe 2.2 2199 RM599.20 RM330.56
Santa Fe 2.4 2359 RM727.20 RM400.96
Grand Starex 2.5 2497 RM837.60 RM461.68
Staria 2.2 2199 RM599.20 RM330.56
Ioniq 1.6 1580 RM90.00 RM72.00
Tucson 1.6 1591 RM120.00 RM60.00
Tucson 2.0 1999 RM439.60 RM242.78

Road Tax Price for BMW Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
2 Series 1.5 1499 RM90.00 RM72.00
3 Series 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
4 Series 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
5 Series 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
6 Series 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
7 Series 3.0 2998 RM2125.00 RM1022.00
8 Series 3.0 2998 RM2125.00 RM1022.00
X1 1.5 1499 RM120.00 RM60.00
X1 2.0 1998 RM439.20 RM242.56
X3 2.0 1998 RM439.20 RM242.5
X4 2.0 1998 RM439.20 RM242.56
X5 3.0 2998 RM1636.80 RM901.24
X6 3.0 2998 RM1636.80 RM901.24
X7 xDrive40i 3.0 2998 RM1636.80 RM901.24
X7 M50i 4.4 4395 RM3872.00 RM2577.00
X7 xDrive30d 3.0 2993 RM1628.80 RM896.84
X7 xDrive40d 3.0 2993 RM1628.80 RM896.84
X7 M50d 3.0 2993 RM1628.80 RM896.84
Z4 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
M135i xDrive 2.0 1998 RM379.00 RM273.50
M2 3.0 2979 RM2077.50 RM1003.00
M340i xDrive 3.0 2998 RM2125.00 RM1022.00
M3 3.0 2993 RM2112.50 RM1017.00
M4 3.0 2993 RM2112.50 RM1017.00
M5 4.4 4395 RM8407.50 RM2907.25
M8 4.4 4395 RM8407.50 RM2907.25
X3 M 3.0 2993 RM1628.80 RM896.84
X4 M 3.0 2993 RM1628.80 RM896.84

Road Tax Price for Mercedes-Benz Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
A-Class 1.3 1332 RM70.00 RM56.00
A-Class 2.0 1991 RM375.50 RM271.75
C-Class 1.5 1497 RM90.00 RM72.00
C-Class 2.0 1991 RM375.50 RM271.75
AMG C-Class 3.0 2996 RM2120.00 RM1020.00
AMG C-Class 4.0 3982 RM6549.00 RM2349.70
E-Class 2.0 1991 RM375.50 RM271.75
E-Class 3.0 2996 RM2120.00 RM1020.00
S-Class 3.0 (Diesel) 2925 RM1942.50 RM949.00
S-Class 3.0 (Petrol) 2999 RM2127.50 RM1023.00
S-Class 3.0 (S500) 2987 RM2097.50 RM1011.00
S-Class 4.0 3982 RM6549.00 RM2349.70
S-Class 6.0 5980 RM15540.00 RM5047.00
S 400 L 3.5 3498 RM4371.00 RM1696.30
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 4.0 3982 RM6549.00 RM2349.70
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 6.0 5980 RM15540.00 RM5047.00
Mercedes-AMG S-Class 4.0 3982 RM6549.00 RM2349.70
Mercedes-AMG S-Class 6.0 5980 RM15540.00 RM5047.00
GLA 1.3 1332 RM100.00 RM50.00
GLA 2.0 1991 RM436.40 RM241.02
GLB 1.3 1332 RM100.00 RM50.00
GLB 2.0 1991 RM436.40 RM241.02
GLC 2.0 1991 RM436.40 RM241.02
GLC Coupe 2.0 1991 RM436.40 RM241.02
GLE 3.0 2999 RM1638.40 RM902.12
GLE Coupe 3.0 2999 RM1638.40 RM902.12
GLS 3.0 2996 RM1633.40 RM899.48
AMG G-Class 4.0 3982 RM3211.20 RM2081.40
AMG G-Class 5.5 5461 RM5577.60 RM3856.20
CLA 1.6 1595 RM90.00 RM72.00
CLA 2.0 1991 RM375.50 RM271.75
E-Class Coupe 2.0 1991 RM375.50 RM271.75

Road Tax Price for Suzuki Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
Swift Sport 1.4 1373 RM70.00 RM56.00
Jimny 1.5 1462 RM120.00 RM60.00
Grand Vitara 2.0 1995 RM438.00 RM241.90
SX-4 1.6 1586 RM90.00 RM72.00
Kizashi 2.4 2393 RM773.00 RM470.50
Alto 1.0 996 RM20.00 RM20.00

Road Tax Price for Ford Models (Private Registered) 2023

Model Cubic Capacity Peninsular Malaysia Sabah & Sarawak
Ranger Raptor X 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Ranger Raptor 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Ranger WildTrak Sport 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Ranger WildTrak 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Ranger XLT 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Ranger XLT 2.2 2198 RM598.40 RM330.12
Ranger XLT Plus 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Ranger XL 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Everest 2.0 1996 RM438.40 RM242.12
Mustang 2.3 2261 RM641.00 RM404.50
Mustang 5.0 4951 RM10909.50 RM3657.85
Fiesta Sport 1.0 998 RM20.00 RM20.00
Fiesta Sport 1.5 1498 RM90.00 RM72.00
Focus 1.5 1498 RM90.00 RM72.00
Focus 2.0 1999 RM379.50 RM273.75

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