Electric Car Registration Fees by State (2026)
40 states (including DC) charge electric cars an extra fee to register, from $50 to $400 every 2 years in Rhode Island. Here is what an EV, a plug-in hybrid and a regular hybrid pay on top of a gas car in every state, from each state's official fee schedule.
Extra registration fee for EVs and hybrids, by state
Amount added to the yearly (or two-yearly) registration compared with the same gas car. One-time charges at purchase aren't included.
| State | Electric | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $203 | $103 | — |
| Alaska | — | — | — |
| Arizona | — | — | — |
| Arkansas | $200 | $100 | $50 |
| California | $101 | — | — |
| Colorado | $89.05 | $76.05 | — |
| Connecticut | — | — | — |
| Delaware | $110 | $85 | $60 |
| District of ColumbiaOur data shows no EV fee, but recent reports differ. Check with the state DMV. | Not confirmed | — | — |
| FloridaOur data shows no EV fee, but recent reports differ. Check with the state DMV. | Not confirmed | — | — |
| Georgia | $238.59 | — | — |
| HawaiiRoad usage charge at renewal: $8 per 1,000 miles capped at $50, or a $50 flat option until July 1, 2028. | Up to $50 | — | — |
| Idaho | $140 | $75 | — |
| Illinois | $100 | — | — |
| Indiana | $242 | $81 | $81 |
| Iowa | $130 | $65 | — |
| Kansas | $135 | $70 | $40 |
| KentuckyKentucky's EV ownership fee is our estimate; confirm with your county clerk. | $126 | $126 | — |
| Louisiana | $110per 2 years | $60per 2 years | $60per 2 years |
| Maine | — | — | — |
| MarylandMaryland adds a surcharge for zero-emission and plug-in hybrid cars that varies. | Varies | — | — |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| Michigan | $267 | $113 | — |
| Minnesota | $157.50 | $78.75 | — |
| MississippiAnnual EV/hybrid fee adjusted for inflation each July 1. | Varies | — | — |
| Missouri | $126 | $84 | — |
| MontanaAnnual extra fee for light vehicles under MCA 61-3-572. | $130 | $70 | — |
| Nebraska | $150 | $75 | — |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| New HampshireOur data shows no EV fee, but recent reports differ. Check with the state DMV. | Not confirmed | — | — |
| New Jersey | $270 | — | — |
| New MexicoNo EV surcharge in 2026; one phases in from 2027. | — | — | — |
| New York | — | — | — |
| North Carolina | $214.50 | $107.25 | — |
| North Dakota | $120 | $50 | — |
| Ohio | $200 | $150 | $100 |
| Oklahoma | $110 | $82 | — |
| Oregon | $240per 2 years | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | $63 | — |
| Rhode Island | $400per 2 years | $200per 2 years | $100per 2 years |
| South Carolina | $120per 2 years | $60per 2 years | $60per 2 years |
| South Dakota | $100 | — | — |
| Tennessee | $200 | $100 | $100 |
| Texas | $200 | — | — |
| Utah | $180 | $56.50 | $21.75 |
| Vermont | $87 | $44.50 | — |
| Virginia | $135.63 | — | — |
| WashingtonCharged at renewal for battery-electric cars ($225 a year). | $225 | — | — |
| West Virginia | $200 | $100 | $100 |
| Wisconsin | $175 | — | $75 |
| WyomingAnnual $200 decal since 2019; a 2026 bill may lower it to $100 for EVs. Confirm with your county treasurer. | $200 | — | — |
Highest EV fees
- Rhode Island: $400 every 2 years
- New Jersey: $270 a year
- Michigan: $267 a year
- Pennsylvania: $250 a year
- Indiana: $242 a year
Use the renewal calculator for your state (from the registration renewal page) and choose "Electric" to see your full amount.
Frequently asked questions
Which states charge an extra registration fee for electric cars?
40 of 51 (including DC) charge electric cars more at registration or renewal. The highest are Rhode Island ($400 per 2 years), New Jersey ($270), Michigan ($267), Pennsylvania ($250), Indiana ($242).
Which states have no EV registration fee?
Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, New York charge no extra EV registration fee in 2026 (New Mexico phases one in from 2027). For a few other states our data shows no fee but recent reports differ, so check with the DMV.
Why do states charge EVs more to register?
Gas taxes pay for roads, and electric cars buy no gas. Most states replace that lost revenue with a flat yearly fee at registration; some charge plug-in hybrids and regular hybrids a smaller fee too.
Do plug-in hybrids and hybrids pay the EV fee?
Often a smaller one. 26 states charge plug-in hybrids extra and 12 charge ordinary hybrids extra; see the table for each state.