How to Calculate Electric Car Tax & Its Regulations, Must Know!

Using electric cars is an option for some people who want to have environmentally friendly vehicles to reduce the impact of Global Warming. Although they use little or no fuel, they still have to pay taxes to the government regularly. Here is complete information about the tax rules for electric cars and how to calculate them. Let's take a look!

Rules for Tax Payment for Electric Cars

All types of vehicles in Indonesia are required to pay annual taxes, including your Battery Electric Vehicle. Like other motor vehicles, there are specific rates that must be paid on time.

Before knowing how to calculate the tax for this type of vehicle, it is best to understand the guidelines first. Here is the complete information on the regulations.

Electric Car Tax Rules According to PP No. 73 of 2019

The rules regarding taxes on electric four-wheeled vehicles are regulated based on their type. Here is the information about the rates:

Hydrogen and pure electric cars are charged an incentive fee of 0% for stage I and 0% for stage II
For PHEVs, the incentive tax rate for stage I is set at 5%, while stage II is 8%
For hybrids, the rate is set at 6-8% and for stage II incentives, it is charged at 10-12%.

Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs No. 1 of 2001

The rules regarding electric car taxes are regulated in articles 10 and 11. Here are the details.

Article 10

Paragraph (1) regulates the PKB tax rate for battery-based vehicles at a maximum of 10%.
Paragraph (2) regulates the BBNKB tax rate for battery-based vehicles at a maximum of 10%.
Paragraph (3) regulates the PKB and BBNKB for vehicles using batteries, for individuals and goods in paragraphs 1 and 2 as incentives from the governor

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How to Calculate Annual Tax for Electric Cars

After knowing several regulations as mentioned earlier, you can start calculating the tax amount for your own vehicle. Here are the procedures with formulas for reference.

Annual Tax Calculation Formula

Example:

If you own a Tesla Model 3 produced in 2020, then the PKB rate is Rp2,205,800. So what is the annual tax rate? Here is the calculation method.

Solution:

PKB Rate + SWDKLLJ Rate or Mandatory Traffic Accident Fund Contribution

Rp2,205,800 + Rp143,000 (Total SWDKLLJ rate for all types of similar motor vehicles)

= Rp2,348,000

From the above calculation, the total amount to be paid is Rp2,348,000.

Calculating Annual Tax by Looking at NJKB

Example:

A Battery Electric Vehicle brand has a price of Rp600 million and has an NJKB value of Rp413,000,000. How much tax needs to be paid? Here is how to calculate it in detail.

Solution:

PKB = NJKB X 2%

= Rp413,000,000 x 2%

= Rp8,260,000

Since there is a 10% rate from the government, you only need to pay Rp826,000 with an additional SWDKLLJ fee of Rp143,000.

Advantages of Electric Technology Vehicles

There are several advantages to using cars with electric technology, as follows:

Environmentally friendly because they use electric power, thus minimizing waste
Have lower maintenance costs
Can travel long distances on a single charge

By knowing the rules and how to calculate car taxes, you can prepare a suitable budget. And if it fits with the annual expenses, there is no harm in trying an electric car.

We all know that electric cars are currently a trend. Because besides being environmentally friendly, the costs incurred are not too high and do not require fuel. So it becomes one of the solutions for driving in crowded places and frequent traffic jams. Because you can charge while at home or at the office.

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