The special consumption tax rates for passenger cars, electric vehicles, and off-road vehicles take effect on 1 August 2025.
Turkey has published Presidential Decision No. 10115 in the Official Gazette on 24 July 2025, which revises the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates applicable to passenger cars and light vehicles.
The updated SCT rates for electric vehicles now range from 25% to 170%, based on engine volume and electric motor power. Additionally, a new SCT rate of 50% has been established for off-road vehicles with a maximum laden mass not exceeding 3,500 kgs.
These changes take effect starting tomorrow, 1 August 2025.