MoT: EV Road Tax Revamp Delayed; Further Enhancements Needed
The EV community is on high alert towards the new EV road tax (LKM) structure announcement this month (Dec). This was promised by Transport Minister Anthony Loke last month. However, he has now said that this will not come this year.
Many new EV buyers are awaiting this announcement ahead of their planned switch to an EV. Presently, EVs sold in Malaysia are still exempt from road tax since 2022, but will require one beginning in 2025.
-(1)-full.webp)
Existing EV owners and potential buyers alike now have to wait a little longer as Anthony Loke says that his ministry is still outlining the draft structure of taxes for EVs, reports Malaysia Gazette.
According to Loke, several aspects in the current draft still need to be improved, hence requiring more time for completion. He however claimed that this delay would not affect current EV users as EVs are still exempted from requiring a road tax.
-full.webp)
Loke further mentioned that the complete draft will be submitted to the EV Steering Committee first. Presently, he wants to further enhance the draft in order to offer the best possible EV road tax schedule for buyers.
The road tax exemption however only applies to battery electric vehicles (BEV) and not hybrid (HEV or PHEV) vehicles.
CariCarz.com recently published a list of EVs sold in Malaysia with a payable road tax rate if charged based on the pre-2022 road tax structure.
-full_normal.webp)
Gallery
Written By
Kumeran Sagathevan
More then half his life spend being obsessed with all thing go-fast, performance and automotive only to find out he's actually Captain Slow behind the wheels...oh well!
JPJ Running Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR
VRF6081
SELANGOR
BSR5144
JOHOR
J9999J*
PULAU PINANG
PSD6847
PERAK
APJ7414
PAHANG
CFH1307
KEDAH
KGG9647
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEK8743
KOTA KINABALU
SJS9915
KUCHING
QAB1767P
Last updated 11 Jul, 2026
Fuel Price
Petrol
RON 95
RM 3.97
+1.38
RON 97
RM 4.90
+1.75
RON 100
RM 7.20
+2.20
VPR
RM 8.23
+2.00
Diesel
EURO 5 B10
RM 5.12
+2.08
EURO 5 B7
RM 5.32
+2.08
Last updated 30 Apr, 2026
Related News
JPJ EV Road Tax System Glitch Leaves EV Brands in Limbo
A JPJ system glitch is prematurely charging EV road tax, potentially preventing new EV registrations on the final day of the exemption.
31-12-2025
2026 EV Road Tax Rate - 36 Brands, 85 Models
With the EV road tax holiday ending in Dec 2025, the revised rates show EVs will be taxed more fairly.
23-12-2025
LOKE: MOT Will Announce New EV Road Tax Structure Next Month
MOT set to announce new EV road tax structure by end of April 2024, says YB Anthony Loke.
30-03-2024
Pre-2022 EV Road Tax Rate In Malaysia! What Will The Rate Be After 2025?
YB Anthony Loke, Minister of Transport, will announce the new EV Road Tax (EV LKM) structure later this month.
04-12-2023
Loke: No Rush on Dashcam Mandate for E-Hailing
Loke says mandating dashcams with audio in e-hailing vehicles requires deeper consultation.
09-02-2026
MTSB Bill in the Works to Streamline Transport Safety
The MTSB Bill is being drafted to integrate agencies like MIROS and AAIB, ensuring efficient transport safety management.
05-02-2026
Loke: QR Code Bus Boarding to Ease Congestion
The rollout of QR Code Bus Boarding from Feb is aimed at cutting queues and speeding up passenger flow.
04-02-2026
Summons Discounts for Foreign Vehicles Will Be Reviewed – MOT
The Transport Ministry will review traffic summons discounts offered to foreign vehicles, says minister Anthony Loke.
30-01-2026
Latest News
Model Y Long Range AWD Discontinued? Why You Might Regret Missing The Last Few Units
Tesla Malaysia has discontinued the Model Y Long Range AWD. Find out what remains in the lineup and how to secure one of the last inventory units today.
10-07-2026
The New Jaecoo J5 EV Is Literally Built For Your Cat—And Malaysia Is Getting Better Specs Than Thailand!
The new Jaecoo J5 EV makes its Malaysian debut at the pet expo! Check out its anti-scratch seats, unique 'Pet Mode', and why our Euro-spec battery beats Thailand's specs.
09-07-2026
MITI Insists Tough New EV Rules Aren't Just To Protect Proton & Perodua From China Competitors
MITI hits back at EV protectionism claims in parliament, explaining why the strict RM200k import price floor is necessary to prevent tax cheating and force foreign brands to build factories in Malaysia.
09-07-2026
The Govt Wants 30,000 EV Chargers By 2030, But We Barely Hit Half Of Our Last Target
MITI targets 30,000 public EV chargers in Malaysia by 2030, but we barely cleared half of our last target. Here is the power grid crisis causing the bottleneck.
08-07-2026
Is This The Next Bezza? Theottle’s ‘Situ’ Render Takes The Perodua C2 Concept To The Next Level
Is the new Perodua ‘Situ’ the electric Bezza we’ve been waiting for? We break down Theottle's stunning render and how it evolves Perodua’s C2 concept into a future reality.
02-07-2026
Porsche Malaysia Quietly Replaces The RM575k Taycan With A Shocking RM775k Price Tag — Here’s Their Official Response
Porsche Malaysia secretly dropped a massive RM200k to RM410k price hike across the EV Taycan line overnight. Is it post-tax-holiday reality or tech inflation?
01-07-2026
Bermaz Just Scrapped Its Deepal Deal, And It Signals The End Of Cheap Imported EVs In Malaysia
Bermaz Auto has scrapped its Deepal deal. With new July 1st MITI rules now in effect, is the era of affordable imported EVs in Malaysia officially over?
01-07-2026
Tesla Malaysia Stays Cheap Despite MITI’s New July Ruling, But There’s A Catch
Tesla Malaysia prices remain steady despite new MITI import rules, but there's a catch. Find out why Tesla is exempt and what the removal of the one-time FSD purchase means for buyers.
01-07-2026
Show More
trending_flat