Electric Vehicle Registration Fees by State
How much more it costs each year to register an electric car or a plug-in hybrid than a gas car, state by state. Figures are yearly amounts from each state calculator, for a car renewing its registration.
| State | Electric | Plug-in hybrid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $270.00 | – | New cars pay four years upfront |
| Pennsylvania | $250.00 | $63.00 | |
| Indiana | $242.00 | $81.00 | Includes an estimate |
| Georgia | $238.59 | – | |
| North Carolina | $214.50 | $107.25 | |
| Alabama | $203.00 | $103.00 | |
| Arkansas | $200.00 | $100.00 | |
| Ohio | $200.00 | $150.00 | |
| Tennessee | $200.00 | $100.00 | |
| Texas | $200.00 | – | New cars pay $400 for the first two years |
| West Virginia | $200.00 | – | |
| Wyoming | $200.00 | – | Includes an estimate |
| Washington | $175.00 | $175.00 | Includes an estimate |
| Wisconsin | $175.00 | $75.00 | |
| Minnesota | $150.00 | $75.00 | |
| Nebraska | $150.00 | $75.00 | |
| Missouri | $144.00 | $75.00 | Includes an estimate |
| Idaho | $140.00 | $75.00 | |
| Iowa | $130.00 | $65.00 | |
| Kentucky | $120.00 | $120.00 | |
| North Dakota | $120.00 | – | |
| Delaware | $110.00 | $85.00 | |
| Louisiana | $110.00 | $60.00 | Includes an estimate |
| Illinois | $100.00 | – | |
| South Dakota | $100.00 | – | |
| Colorado | $89.05 | $13.00 | Includes an estimate |
| Kansas | $70.00 | – | Includes an estimate |
| Hawaii | $50.00 | – | |
| Alaska | – | – | |
| Arizona | – | – | |
| California | – | – | |
| Connecticut | – | – | |
| District of Columbia | – | – | |
| Florida | – | – | |
| Maine | – | – | |
| Maryland | – | – | Yearly surcharge; amount not confirmed |
| Massachusetts | – | – | |
| Michigan | – | – | Has an EV fee; 2026 amount not confirmed |
| Mississippi | – | – | Fee changes every July 1 |
| Montana | – | – | |
| Nevada | – | – | |
| New Hampshire | – | – | |
| New Mexico | – | – | |
| New York | – | – | |
| Oklahoma | – | – | |
| Oregon | – | – | Higher title ($192) and registration |
| Rhode Island | – | – | |
| South Carolina | – | – | |
| Utah | – | – | Fee tied to the road usage charge |
| Vermont | – | – | |
| Virginia | – | – | Yearly highway use fee, not included |
A dash means our calculator for that state adds no yearly EV fee, either because the state doesn't charge one or because we couldn't confirm the amount; the notes column flags the second case.
Fees that are changing
Several states index their EV fees or are mid-way through scheduled increases. Tennessee's rises from $200 to $274 for renewals in 2027. Georgia adjusts its fee every July 1, Colorado's road usage fee rises each July through 2032, and Oregon is moving EVs toward a per-mile road usage charge. North Dakota and Wyoming had 2025 and 2026 bills to change their amounts.
These fees are separate from sales tax, which electric cars pay like any other car in most states. New Jersey ended its EV sales tax exemption on July 1, 2025. See the New Jersey calculator for its zero emission vehicle fee.
FAQ
Why do states charge extra to register an electric car?
EVs don't pay gas tax, which funds roads in most states, so many states add a yearly fee to make up for it.
Which state has the highest EV fee?
Among the fees we could confirm, New Jersey ($270 a year from July 2026), Pennsylvania ($250 in 2026), Indiana ($242 in 2026) and Georgia ($238.59 for 2026–27) are the highest.
Do plug-in hybrids pay the EV fee?
It varies. Some states charge them the full EV fee, some a lower hybrid fee, and some nothing.
Every figure comes from the same engine as our state calculators. See how we calculate.