Road tax cuts for EV owners, discounts for the elites
Road tax cuts for EV owners, discounts for the elites
The government has announced significant road tax discounts for high-end electric vehicles (EVs), a move that has left many Malaysians wondering.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that starting 1 January 2026, road tax fees for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) will be based on electric motor power.
The new rates are said to be 85% lower than current fees, a move intended to encourage the transition to cleaner vehicles.
However, this discount disproportionately benefits those who can afford high-powered luxury EVs.
While the average citizen grapples with economic hardships and rising costs, those who can afford cars like the BMW iX xDrive40 Sport Automatic, Mercedes Benz EQS, and Porsche Taycan Turbo GT are set to enjoy substantial savings.
The BMW iX xDrive40 Sport Automatic, priced at RM429,430, now comes with a RM 3,000 road tax discount.
The Mercedes Benz EQS, costing RM648,888, gets an RM5,800 road tax discount.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, ‘a steal’ at just RM934,000, receives an RM11,000 road tax discount.
The BYD Dolphin Premium Standard Range, with a recommended retail price of RM99,900, will have its road tax reduced from RM 624 to RM 120.
The Tesla Model Y, starting at RM199,000, will have its road tax reduced from RM 2,583 to RM 305.
So, who is really buying these cars? The average T20 household earning RM 11,820 a month?
This policy seems tailored for the ‘mahakaya’—the ultra-rich of Malaysia.
While the government chants mantras of people-friendly governance, it simultaneously offers financial relief to those least in need.
Meanwhile, the rest of the population is left to deal with economic challenges and foreign competition without similar support.
While these changes are designed to promote environmental sustainability, they also highlight a growing divide between Malaysia’s wealthy elite and the average citizen.
As the government continues to implement policies that seemingly favour the rich, one must wonder: Is this truly a Robin Hood government, or are they simply robbing the hood?
Netizens have voiced their concerns, with one commenting, “But if you want a plan, make it encompass all aspects rather than giving the rich a tax break without helping the rest.”
Others have raised questions about the impact on various sectors, such as mechanics servicing EVs, spare part manufacturers, and car manufacturers.
“There should always be more than just looking at the consumer, but also what can be done to increase the consumer base,” another netizen pointed out.
“What are you doing to get Proton and Perodua into the mix to produce a more affordable EV for everyone?”
Road tax cuts for EV owners, discounts for the elites
Baca Artikel Menarik:
- RTM rehatkan Don Daniyal
- OKU dicederakan pengiring TMJ dirakam keterangan di Bukit Aman
- Mahkamah benar Najib, Wan Rosdy fail afidavit
- Lelaki larikan kereta dan warga emas di stesen minyak ditahan
- Pyan Habib dalam kenangan
- Itu rumah saya, bukan surau – pemilik Kg Sri Makmur lapor polis kenyataan PTD Gombak
- Suami BCL seleweng dana syarikat
- Penyamun larikan kereta bersama warga emas dirakam CCTV [VIDEO]
- https://mykmu.net/2024/06/04/keluarga-melayu-islam-makan-babi-kerana-kesilapan-penghantar-makanan/
- ‘Saya nak papa, mama’ – Anak sulung pasangan suami isteri maut undang sebak [VIDEO]
- ‘Kami tidak keluar Bersatu, hanya mahu peruntukan kerajaan’ – MP Bersatu
- Cliff Umar akhirnya bersuara selepas kantoi
- Polis sahkan menembak mati 2 lelaki di RnR Tanjung Malim
- Filipina sedia berperang jika rakyatnya dibunuh di laut China Selatan
- Ibu bapa Zayn Rayyan kini disyaki suspek pembunuhan
Layari Laman Facebook MYKMU.NET
Biadab dan kurang ajar, video pemandu e-hailing burukkan Islam depan pelancong tersebar [VIDEO]
