Road Tax Calculator

Estimate road tax on a new vehicle.

Last updated: 13 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Road tax is a percentage of the ex-showroom price, set by each state (commonly 6–12%): tax = ex-showroom × rate ÷ 100. For example, 8% on a ₹8,00,000 car is ₹64,000. Enter the price and your state's rate above.

Ex-showroom price

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Road tax rate

Estimate road tax on a new vehicle: tax = ex-showroom price × rate ÷ 100. Rates are set by each state and vary with price, fuel type and vehicle category.

How to estimate road tax

1 Enter the ex-showroom price.
2 Enter your state's road tax rate (commonly 6–12%).
3 We estimate the road tax.

Frequently asked questions

How is road tax calculated?

It is a percentage of the ex-showroom price set by your state, often varying by price band and fuel type.

Why does road tax differ by state?

Road tax is a state subject, so each state sets its own slabs and rates.

Is road tax one-time?

For private vehicles it is usually a one-time lifetime tax at registration.

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