Within the scope of new legal regulations made to reduce public expenditures, a Special Consumption Tax (SCT) reduction has begun to be applied for hybrid vehicles with an electric range of more than 70 kilometers. With the publication of this expected decision in the Official Gazette, there will be price reductions in many hybrid vehicle models.
New Special Consumption Tax Regulation and Discount Details
According to the new regulation, the SCT rates of plug-in hybrid vehicles with carbon dioxide emissions below 25 grams and an electric driving range exceeding 70 kilometers will vary between 30% and 70%, depending on the vehicle’s engine volume and SCT base.
Special Consumption Tax Rates
| Vehicle type | Engine capacity | SCT Base | Special Consumption Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| what’s that | Vehicles that do not exceed 1600 cm³ and whose SCT base does not exceed 1,350,000 TL | 30% | |
| 2 | Vehicles that do not exceed 1600 cm³ but have a SCT base exceeding 1,350,000 TL | 60% | |
| 3 | Vehicles with a volume between 1600-1800 cm³ and a SCT base not exceeding 1,350,000 TL | 70% |
Vehicle Models That Will Benefit from Special Consumption Tax Discount
According to the new regulation, not every Plug-in Hybrid vehicle will be eligible for the discount. For example:
- BYD Seal U DM-i:It will be taxed with 30% SCT.
- BMW X1 xDrive30e and DS-9 OPERA E-TENSE 250:It will be subject to 60% SCT bracket.
With these discounts, significant decreases in the prices of the mentioned vehicles are expected.
