Malaysia’s New EV Road Tax Kicks In From 2026, Starting at RM20 a Year

From 1 January 2026, electric vehicle (EV) owners in Malaysia will no longer enjoy tax-free motoring. The government has announced that road tax for EVs will be introduced at rates starting as low as RM20 per year, with the highest tier capped at RM850 annually. The new structure is based on motor output (kW), rather