Vietnam Extends Zero EV Registration Tax to 2030

The Vietnamese government issued Decree 202/2026, amending Decree 10/2022, to keep the first‑time registration tax for battery‑electric cars at 0 % from 1 March 2027 through 31 December 2030. Classification of eligible electric vehicles is set by the Minister of Construction. The measure continues earlier exemptions that began in March 2022 and were extended to February 2027, aiming to lower the upfront cost for consumers, stimulate domestic production, and cut transport‑related air pollution.

Officials say the policy supports Vietnam’s transition to greener mobility and aligns with a global surge in electric‑vehicle sales—over 17 million units in 2024 and an expected 20 million in 2025—while expanding public charging infrastructure. By removing the registration fee, the decree seeks to boost market uptake, benefit manufacturers and distributors, and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions.