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Road tax in Singapore

LTA's road tax by engine size, or by motor power for an electric car, the surcharge for older cars, and what the most common cars cost a year in road tax and insurance today.

Road tax rates checked against LTA on 19 Oct 2026; insurance prices as of 28 Oct 2026.

Road tax for petrol cars, by engine size

From LTA's formula, before any surcharge for age.
EngineEvery 6 monthsA year
1,000ccS$195.50S$391.00
1,200ccS$254.15S$508.30
1,500ccS$342.13S$684.26
1,600ccS$371.45S$742.90
1,800ccS$488.75S$977.50
2,000ccS$606.05S$1,212.10
2,500ccS$899.30S$1,798.60
3,000ccS$1,192.55S$2,385.10
3,500ccS$1,583.55S$3,167.10
4,000ccS$1,974.55S$3,949.10

LTA's six-monthly formula: up to 600cc, S$200; 601 to 1,000cc, S$200 plus S$0.125 a cc above 600; 1,001 to 1,600cc, S$250 plus S$0.375 a cc above 1,000; 1,601 to 3,000cc, S$475 plus S$0.75 a cc above 1,600; above 3,000cc, S$1,525 plus S$1 a cc above 3,000; each multiplied by 0.782. A petrol-electric hybrid is worked out on its engine and on its motor power, and pays the higher.

Road tax for electric cars, by motor power

Road tax by power plus the Additional Flat Component of S$350.00 every 6 months.
Motor powerEvery 6 monthsA year
100kWS$750.78S$1,501.56
150kWS$897.40S$1,794.80
200kWS$1,044.03S$2,088.06
250kWS$1,698.95S$3,397.90
300kWS$2,089.95S$4,179.90

Six-monthly, before the flat component: up to 7.5kW, S$200; 7.5 to 30kW, S$200 plus S$2 a kW above 7.5; 30 to 230kW, S$250 plus S$3.75 a kW above 30; above 230kW, S$1,525 plus S$10 a kW above 230; each multiplied by 0.782.

The surcharge for older cars

  • More than 10 years old: 10% on top
  • More than 11 years old: 20% on top
  • More than 12 years old: 30% on top
  • More than 13 years old: 40% on top
  • More than 14 years old: 50% on top

A share of the car's road tax, from LTA. Insurers also price older cars differently, and some stop quoting them online.

Road tax and insurance for common cars

A year's road tax on the model's engine, and today's lowest comprehensive premium for a driver aged 40 with 10 years' driving and a 50% no-claim discount, on a 3-year-old car.

CarRoad tax a yearInsurance fromTogether
Toyota Corolla Altis1,598ccS$741.72S$642.42S$1,384.14
Mazda 31,496ccS$681.90S$730.18S$1,412.08
BYD Atto 3electricBy powerS$789.73
BYD M6electricBy powerS$799.24
Toyota Sienta1,496ccS$681.90S$604.07S$1,285.97
Toyota Harrier1,986ccS$1,195.68S$742.90S$1,938.58
BMW X11,499ccS$683.66S$797.41S$1,481.07
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,332ccS$585.72S$664.09S$1,249.81
Honda Freed1,496ccS$681.90S$642.42S$1,324.32
Tesla Model 3electricBy powerS$869.87
Tesla Model YelectricBy powerS$992.89
Hyundai Kona1,591ccS$737.62S$721.59S$1,459.21
Mercedes-Benz C-Class1,497ccS$682.50S$749.93S$1,432.43
Mercedes-Benz E-Class1,991ccS$1,201.54S$861.03S$2,062.57
Honda Vezel1,496ccS$681.90S$774.41S$1,456.31

Road tax for a hybrid may be higher if its motor power gives the higher figure. Insurance includes 9% GST. Open a car for every insurer's price, or compare with your own details.

Questions people ask

How is road tax worked out in Singapore?

From your car's engine capacity, or its motor power for an electric car, using LTA's banded formula, then multiplied by 0.782. A 1,600cc petrol car pays S$742.90 a year; a 2,000cc car pays S$1,212.10. You can pay for 6 or 12 months.

How much road tax does an electric car pay?

Road tax by motor power plus an Additional Flat Component of S$700.00 a year. A 150kW electric car pays S$1,794.80 a year in all.

Does road tax go up for an older car?

Yes. Once a car is more than 10 years old, its road tax carries a surcharge of 10%, rising by 10% a year to 50% for a car more than 14 years old.

Is road tax the same as car insurance?

No. Road tax is paid to LTA; insurance is bought from an insurer. You need valid insurance, at least third party, to renew road tax.