Korean Car Tax Calculator — Annual Vehicle Tax by CC (2026)
Calculate Korean annual vehicle tax by engine displacement and model year (2026). Includes education tax, payment schedule, early payment discount (9.15%), and EV flat rate.
This calculator is for reference only and may differ from actual amounts due to law changes or individual circumstances. Please consult a licensed professional (tax accountant, labor attorney, etc.) for accurate calculations.
Tax by Vehicle Age
* Based on Korean Local Tax Act / Standard passenger car rate
•Pay in January (annual prepayment) to receive a 9.15% discount.
•Electric vehicles are taxed at a flat rate of ₩100,000.
•Older vehicles receive up to 50% reduction in vehicle tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How is Korean vehicle tax calculated for 2026?
For non-commercial passenger cars: engine displacement (cc) × rate per cc. Rates: ≤1,000cc = ₩80/cc, ≤1,600cc = ₩140/cc, ≤2,000cc = ₩200/cc, >2,000cc = ₩220/cc. Local education tax (30% of vehicle tax) is added.
Q. What is the early payment (연납) discount?
Paying the full annual vehicle tax in January (16th–31st) earns a 9.15% discount. For a ₩500,000 annual tax, this saves about ₩45,750. Apply via wetax.go.kr.
Q. What is the EV vehicle tax rate?
Electric vehicles have no engine displacement, so a flat rate of ₩100,000 applies (+ ₩30,000 education tax = ₩130,000/year).
Q. Does older vehicle age reduce tax?
Yes. Age reductions: 3yr = 5%, 4yr = 10%, 5yr = 15%, 6yr = 20%, 7yr = 25%, 8yr+ = 30% max reduction.
Q. When are vehicle tax payment deadlines?
Regular: June 16–30 (50%) and December 16–31 (50%). Annual prepayment: January 16–31 with 9.15% discount.
Q. How do commercial vs. non-commercial rates differ?
Commercial vehicles (taxis, rentals) pay about 50% of the non-commercial passenger car rate.
How to Use
Choose non-commercial, commercial, or electric vehicle.
Input engine displacement (cc) and model year from your vehicle registration.
View vehicle tax, education tax, early payment discount, and semi-annual amounts.
Use the diagnosis and savings estimate to plan your payment strategy.
Expert Knowledge: Korean Car Tax Calculator — Annual Vehicle Tax by CC (2026)
Korea's vehicle tax system, based on engine displacement since the 1990s, is gradually shifting to incentivize EVs and penalize high-displacement vehicles as part of carbon reduction policy.
For 2026, large imported sedans (3,000-4,000cc) pay approximately ₩760,000-940,000/year in vehicle tax. Small cars (≤1,000cc) pay up to ₩80,000, and EVs pay ₩130,000 flat. This makes EVs particularly cost-effective from a tax perspective.
The annual prepayment (연납) system is governed by Article 130 of the Local Tax Act. Applications are made via wetax.go.kr or the Smart Wetax app. Missing January's window (16-31) allows reduced discounts in March, June, and September.
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