Türkiye Sets Minimum ÖTV for Passenger Cars and EVs
🚗 Türkiye Introduces a Minimum Special Consumption Tax for Vehicles
Türkiye has officially adopted a new law introducing a minimum Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) for passenger vehicles. The measure establishes minimum tax amounts that will apply regardless of the vehicle's calculated tax under the existing system.
ℹ️ The new regulation introduces fixed minimum ÖTV amounts for passenger cars and certain light electric vehicles.
💰 New Minimum ÖTV Amounts
Under the new law, the minimum Special Consumption Tax will be:
- 🚘 100,000 Turkish lira for passenger cars.
- ⚡ 30,000 Turkish lira for certain three- and four-wheeled electric vehicles in the L category.
The new minimum tax levels are now part of Türkiye's vehicle taxation legislation.
⚖️ Presidential Authority
The legislation also grants the President of Türkiye the authority to adjust these minimum tax amounts when necessary.
The President may:
- Increase the minimum ÖTV amounts by up to 10 times.
- Reduce the minimum amounts to zero, if permitted under the law.
📌 Any future changes to the minimum tax amounts will require an official presidential decision within the legal framework.
🚘 What Does This Mean for Buyers?
The introduction of minimum ÖTV thresholds means that eligible vehicles will be subject to at least the minimum tax amount established by law. The measure is expected to affect future vehicle pricing and taxation, particularly in segments where the calculated tax would otherwise fall below the new minimum.
The regulation applies to passenger vehicles as well as certain light electric vehicles classified in the L category.
The new legislation establishes a minimum Special Consumption Tax of 100,000 Turkish lira for passenger cars and 30,000 Turkish lira for certain L-category electric vehicles, while allowing the President to adjust these amounts within limits defined by law.
✅ The law has been officially adopted and introduces a new minimum tax framework for vehicle purchases in Türkiye.
