Malaysia Road Tax Guide 2026: Full Rate Tables for Every Vehicle Type
If you've ever tried to figure out exactly how much road tax you'll pay before you buy a car, you already know the problem: the rates aren't printed on one page anywhere. JPJ's schedules are split across engine capacity, vehicle body type, ownership type, region, and — as of 2026 — a completely separate structure for EVs. This guide puts every table in one place.
Private Vehicles (Peninsular Malaysia)
| Engine (cc) | Base (RM) | Progressive (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤1,000 | 20.00 | — |
| 1,001 – 1,200 | 55.00 | — |
| 1,201 – 1,400 | 70.00 | — |
| 1,401 – 1,600 | 90.00 | — |
| 1,601 – 1,800 | 200.00 | +0.40 per cc above 1,600 |
| 1,801 – 2,000 | 280.00 | +0.50 per cc above 1,800 |
| 2,001 – 2,500 | 380.00 | +1.00 per cc above 2,000 |
| Above 2,500 | 880.00 | +2.50 per cc above 2,500 |
This is the baseline table almost everything else in this guide is built on. Notice the jump between the 1,401–1,600cc bracket (RM90) and the 1,601–1,800cc bracket (RM200) — this is exactly why the difference between a 1.6L and a 1.8L engine matters so much more to your wallet than the difference between a 1.6L and a 1.4L.
Motorcycles (Peninsular Malaysia)
| Engine (cc) | Annual Tax (RM) |
|---|---|
| ≤150 | 2.00 |
| 151 – 200 | 30.00 |
| 201 – 250 | 50.00 |
| 251 – 500 | 180.00 |
| 501 – 800 | 250.00 |
| Above 800 | 350.00 |
Motorcycle rates are flat per bracket — there's no progressive per-cc formula like on the car side. East Malaysia motorcycle rates are substantially lower than the car discount you'd expect; for example, the 151–200cc bracket drops to around RM9 rather than a simple percentage cut, because JPJ publishes a separate flat schedule for East Malaysia motorcycles rather than discounting the West Malaysia figure.
Non-Saloon Vehicles (SUV, MPV, Pickup)
Non-saloon private vehicles are calculated from the same private-vehicle base table above, then reduced by 20% (i.e., you pay roughly 80% of what an equivalent-engine saloon would pay). A 1,600cc SUV, for instance, works out to about RM72 instead of the RM90 a 1,600cc saloon pays.
Company-Registered Vehicles
Company saloons are calculated from the same base table, multiplied by roughly 3×. A 2,000cc saloon that costs a private owner RM280 a year will cost a company around RM840 for the identical engine size. This is one of the most commonly misunderstood parts of Malaysian road tax — many first-time company car users budget using the private rate and get caught off guard at renewal. We break down exactly when that multiplier is still worth it in Company Car vs Personal Car Road Tax in Malaysia: Which Costs More?
Commercial & Goods Vehicles
Goods vehicles (lorries, vans used commercially), taxis, and e-hailing vehicles don't follow the cc-based tables at all — goods vehicles are taxed by laden weight against JPJ's LKM tables, and taxis/e-hailing get separately reduced rates. If your vehicle falls into one of these categories, treat every number in this guide as a rough reference only and confirm directly with JPJ.
Electric Vehicles (2026 Block System)
Starting 1 January 2026, EVs moved off the cc-based system entirely and onto a power-based (kW) block structure. Full breakdown, worked examples, and the reasoning behind the change are covered in our companion post, EV Road Tax in Malaysia 2026: What Changed and Why.
Regional Adjustments
- Sabah & Sarawak: generally 70–85% of the Peninsular rate for the same vehicle, depending on category. Full comparison table in Sabah & Sarawak Road Tax Explained: Why You Pay Less (and How Much).
- Labuan: roughly half of the East Malaysia rate for vehicles above 1,000cc / 100kW; vehicles at or below that threshold pay a flat RM20.
- Langkawi & Pangkor: roughly half of the Peninsular rate above the same 1,000cc / 100kW threshold; at or below it, flat RM20. Zone-by-zone breakdown in Langkawi, Labuan & Pangkor Road Tax Zones: The Full Breakdown.
The Fastest Way to Get Your Actual Number
Tables are useful for understanding the shape of the system, but the brackets, multipliers, and regional adjustments interact in ways that are easy to get wrong by hand — especially once you factor in non-saloon or company ownership. Punch your numbers into the Road Tax Calculator Malaysia and you'll have an exact estimate in under ten seconds.