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RTO Tax Calculator Andhra Pradesh 2026

Calculate road tax, registration charges, and on-road price for vehicles in Andhra Pradesh. Updated for 2026.

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Andhra Pradesh RTO Road Tax Rates 2026

Vehicle Type Tax Rate Registration Fee HSRP Charge Safety Cess
Petrol/CNG ≤ 10 Lakh 12% ₹600 ₹400 10%
Petrol/CNG > 10 Lakh 14% ₹600 ₹400 10%
Diesel ≤ 10 Lakh 12% ₹600 ₹400 10%
Diesel > 10 Lakh 14% ₹600 ₹400 10%
Electric Vehicle (EV) Full Exemption (0%) ₹600 ₹400 N/A
Two-Wheeler ≤ 2 Lakh 8% ₹300 ₹200 10%
Two-Wheeler > 2 Lakh 10% ₹300 ₹200 10%

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Vehicle Registration Process in Andhra Pradesh

Registering a vehicle in Andhra Pradesh involves several steps handled by the State Transport Department (AP RTO). Whether you purchase a new car, bike, or commercial vehicle, you must complete registration within 30 days of purchase to avoid penalties.

The process begins with the dealer submitting Form 20 on your behalf for temporary registration. You then visit the nearest RTO office with the required documents for permanent registration. The RTO verifies the vehicle, assigns a registration number (AP-XX-XXXX format), and issues the Registration Certificate (RC).

Required Documents for Registration

How Road Tax Is Calculated in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh uses a slab-based road tax system for both petrol and diesel vehicles. If the ex-showroom price is under ₹10 lakh, the tax is 12% of the vehicle cost. For vehicles priced above ₹10 lakh, the tax rate increases to 14%. An additional Safety Cess of 10% is levied on the total tax amount. This makes AP one of the higher-tax states in India for vehicle registration.

For example, a petrol car priced at ₹8 lakh attracts 12% tax (₹96,000) plus 10% Safety Cess (₹9,600), totaling ₹1,05,600 in road tax alone. A ₹15 lakh car attracts 14% tax (₹2,10,000) plus ₹21,000 Safety Cess, totaling ₹2,31,000.

EV Exemption in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh offers a full road tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its EV policy to promote green mobility. This includes battery electric cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. Buyers of EVs in AP save significantly on upfront costs since no life tax is payable. The EV policy also supports charging infrastructure development across major cities like Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Tirupati.

Two-Wheeler Tax Rates

Motorcycles and scooters in Andhra Pradesh are taxed at a lower rate. Bikes priced up to ₹2 lakh attract 8% road tax, while those above ₹2 lakh are taxed at 10%. The Safety Cess of 10% applies to two-wheelers as well. This makes AP two-wheeler registration moderately expensive compared to other states.

FAQs

Andhra Pradesh uses the AP prefix for all vehicle registrations. Major RTO codes include AP-39 (Visakhapatnam Urban), AP-37 (Guntur), AP-40 (Vijayawada Urban), AP-41 (Kakinada), AP-42 (Tirupati), and AP-43 (Nellore). The state completed reorganisation in 2024 with new RTO codes allocated after the bifurcation.
For a ₹10 lakh petrol car in Andhra Pradesh, the road tax is 12% (₹1,20,000) plus 10% Safety Cess (₹12,000), totalling ₹1,32,000. For a diesel car at the same price, the tax structure is identical at 12% plus cess.
Yes, electric vehicles are fully exempt from road tax in Andhra Pradesh under the state EV policy. This applies to all categories including cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. The exemption is valid for the first registration period.
Safety Cess is an additional 10% charge levied on the road tax amount in Andhra Pradesh. It was introduced to fund road safety initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and accident prevention measures across the state. The cess applies to all vehicle types except EVs.
Yes, you can transfer a used vehicle from another state to Andhra Pradesh. You need to obtain Form 27 from the original RTO, submit Form 28 for NOC (No Objection Certificate), and then apply for re-registration at the local AP RTO. Road tax is recalculated based on the depreciated value and the applicable AP rates.
High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) in Andhra Pradesh cost ₹400 for four-wheelers and ₹200 for two-wheelers. These plates come with a unique laser-etched code and are mandatory for all vehicles registered after April 2019.

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