How is Singapore road tax calculated?
James Craig
Published Apr 04, 2026
Input your vehicle details below to compute the road tax amount payable….Road Tax Formula.
| Engine Capacity (EC) | Road Tax Formula (per annum) |
|---|---|
| 1000 cc < EC <= 1600 cc | [S$500 + 0.75 x (EC – 1000)] x 0.782 |
| 1600 cc < EC <= 3000 cc | [S$950 + 1.5 x (EC – 1600)] x 0.782 |
| EC > 3000 cc | [S$3050 + 2.0 x (EC – 3000)] x 0.782 |
Is road tax calculated on ex-showroom price?
2) Road Tax: This kind of tax is calculated on the Ex-showroom Price of the vehicle; it is calculated based on a certain percentage. Usually, it is in the range of 3% to 20%.
What is the percentage of road tax in Karnataka?
Tax on 4 Wheelers
| Vehicle category | Life Time Tax Applicable |
|---|---|
| New vehicle that costs less than Rs. 5 lakhs | 13% of the cost of the vehicles |
| New vehicles that cost Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 10 lakhs | 14% of the cost of the vehicles |
| New vehicles that cost Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs | 17% of the cost of the vehicles |
What is needed for road tax?
Your vehicle log book (V5C), which has to be in your name. The green ‘new keeper’s details’ slip (V5C/2) from the V5C log book if you’ve just bought the car. You may be asked to show a valid MOT certificate if the vehicle is more than three years old.
Do we need to pay road tax again in Karnataka?
For vehicle owners whose vehicles are being used in Karnataka for more than one year but have registration number of other states, they have to pay the lifetime tax again. The tax is not applicable for only those outstation vehicles that are operating in Karnataka for less than one year.
How is ex-showroom price calculated?
Ex-showroom price is the price which includes the manufacturer’s cost. The cost at which the car is manufactured at the facility along with the GST (Goods & Services Tax). All the charges like the road tax, cess etc are calculated on the ex-showroom price of the car only.
Can you negotiate with Hyundai?
Knowing the dealer cost of a new Hyundai gives you needed leverage when it comes time to negotiate a great price. Negotiating from the cost up and not the MSRP down can save you thousands on your next purchase.
