🚗Korean Car Tax Calculator (2026)
Compute annual Korean car tax and local education tax from engine displacement and vehicle age. Supports sedans, business vehicles, hybrids, and EVs.
How to use
- 1Pick a vehicle type (regular / hybrid / EV).
- 2Enter the engine displacement (cc) and the vehicle age (years).
- 3Tick 'business use' if applicable.
- 4See your annual car tax and the half-year payment.
FAQ
What's the age-based reduction?+
Starting from year 3, car tax is reduced by 5% each year, up to a maximum 50% reduction for vehicles 12+ years old. A benefit for owners of older cars.
Why is there an extra Local Education Tax?+
30% of the car tax is automatically added as Local Education Tax. It's billed together — no separate filing required.
Why is EV tax a flat 130,000 won?+
EVs have no engine displacement, so a flat 130,000 won/year applies regardless of model. It's an eco-friendly vehicle benefit.
Do hybrids get an annual vehicle tax discount?+
No. A hybrid passenger car's annual ownership tax is assessed on engine displacement exactly like a gasoline car. Hybrid/EV incentives apply to other items such as acquisition tax, not to the annual vehicle tax. EVs have no displacement, so they pay a flat 100,000 KRW per year (130,000 KRW including education tax) for non-commercial passenger use.
Why is the business-use rate lower?+
Business vehicles (taxis, rentals) are classified as commercial assets and get a lower rate than personal sedans.
Is there a discount for paying annually?+
Yes — paying the full year in January gives about a 10% discount. This tool doesn't apply it; multiply by 0.9 if you do.