How much does RUC cost per 1,000km?

The standard rate for a light diesel or electric vehicle (Type 1, under 3,500kg) is $76.00 per 1,000km including GST. Plug-in hybrids pay a half-rate of $38.00 per 1,000km. Heavy vehicle rates vary based on weight and axle configuration across 28 different vehicle types.

Do electric vehicles need to pay RUC in New Zealand?

Yes, since 1 April 2024 all electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand are required to pay Road User Charges. The EV exemption ended and EVs now pay the same rate as light diesel vehicles at $76.00 per 1,000km.

Which vehicles need RUC in NZ?

Vehicles that need RUC include: all diesel vehicles, electric vehicles (from April 2024), plug-in hybrids (at half rate), heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, and alternative fuel vehicles (CNG, LPG). Petrol vehicles are generally exempt as they pay fuel excise duty instead.

Is this RUC calculator free?

Yes, the RUC Calculator on RUC Hub is completely free to use. It provides instant estimates based on current NZTA-gazetted rates for all 28 vehicle types and weight bands.

Masini Fa'atatau RUC

Fa'atatau au Tau mo Tagata Fa'aaoga Auala e fa'avae i le ituaiga ta'avale, mamafa, ma le mamao e fa'amoemoe e malaga ai. E fua ma vave.

1Your Vehicle

2Distance to Purchase

3GST

Vehicle

Light Diesel Vehicle

Up to 3,500 kg

Rate

$76/1,000km

Including 15% GST

Estimated RUC Cost

$0.00

Including 15% GST

An admin fee may apply depending on where you purchase RUC

O A Ta'avale e Mana'omia le RUC?

Ta'avale tisolo — o ta'avale tisolo uma i luga o auala a NZ
Ta'avale eletise — e amata le RUC mai le 1 Aperila 2024
Ta'avale fa'afefiloi — afa-tau RUC mo PHEV i lalo o le 3,500kg
Ta'avale mamafa e sili atu i le 3.5 tone — tau RUC maualuga e fa'avae i le mamafa ma le fa'atulagaga o aso
Ta'avale suau'u ese — CNG, LPG, ma isi suau'u e le o le penisini

O ta'avale penisini e masani lava ona le aofia i le RUC - o le tupe mo auala e totogi e ala i le tiute o le suau'u i le fale suau'u.

Fa'amatalaga e Uiga i Tau

O tau RUC e fa'atulaga e le Malo o Niu Sila ma e totogi i le 1,000 kilomita o le malaga. E eseese tau e fa'avae i le ituaiga ta'avale, aofa'i o aso, ma le mamafa atoa o le ta'avale. O le tau masani mo se ta'avale tisolo mama (Ituaiga 1, i lalo o le 3,500kg) e $76.00 i le 1,000km e aofia ai le GST. Fa'aaoga le fa'aoga fa'apitoa i luga e va'ai ai i tau mo fa'atulagaga uma e 28 o ituaiga ta'avale ma mamafa.

O lenei masini fa'atatau e tu'uina atu fa'atatau fua lava. O le tau moni o le fa'atauina o le RUC e mafai ona aofia ai tau fa'apolofesa po'o tau auaunaga fa'aopoopo e fa'atatau i lau kamupani. O tau o lo'o fa'aalia o tau a le NZTA o lo'o i ai nei ma e mafai ona suia. Ia fa'amaonia muamua i lau kamupani RUC a'o le'i fa'atau.