Vietnam Extends Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives Until 2030

Vietnam's National Assembly approved amendments to the Special Consumption Tax Law on April 24, extending the preferential tax policy for electric vehicles with fewer than 24 seats until the end of 2030. According to Jin10, the tax rate for electric vehicles will continue to be the lowest among all vehicle categories. Previously, Vietnam reduced the special consumption tax for electric vehicles to between 1% and 3% on March 1, 2022, with the original expiration set for March 1, 2027. In contrast, the special consumption tax rate for fuel-powered vehicles ranges from 10% to 150%. Vietnam's Ministry of Transport stated that electric vehicles already benefit from the lowest tax rate in the automotive industry. Vietnam's Finance Minister, Wu Wenjun, reported to the National Assembly that extending the preferential period helps stabilize consumer expectations and aids businesses in planning medium- to long-term investments.