17.07.2026 10:30
With the draft law accepted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly Planning and Budget Commission, the traction system may also be considered alongside engine displacement when determining SCT on automobiles. If the regulation becomes law, vehicles with different traction systems such as 4x4 and 4x2 may be subject to different tax rates. However, which SCT rate will apply to which vehicles has not yet been clarified.
According to the bill accepted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly Planning and Budget Commission, when determining the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates for automobiles, not only the engine cylinder volume but also the drivetrain system may be taken into account. This paves the way for applying different tax rates for 4x4, 4x2, front-wheel-drive, or rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
TAX RATE NOT YET DETERMINED
The bill does not include a regulation specifying which SCT rate applies to which drivetrain system. The regulation grants the President the authority to determine different SCT rates based on the drivetrain system. How vehicles will be taxed will become clear with a future decision.
STATEMENT BY MEHMET MUŞ
Mehmet Muş, Chairman of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Planning and Budget Commission, stated that the regulation does not directly imply a tax increase, emphasizing that the aim is to allow the drivetrain system to be considered alongside the engine cylinder volume when determining SCT. Muş stressed that this is not a mandatory application but a regulation granting authority.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED
Automotive industry representatives assess that the regulation could also affect electric vehicles with dual motors and all-wheel drive (AWD/4x4). However, for this to happen, both the legal regulation must come into effect and new SCT rates must be separately determined. At this stage, there is no automatic change in automobile prices.