What EV registration fees mean for your monthly budget
A registration surcharge is a fixed ownership cost, so it changes your budget regardless of how many miles you drive. At the current median of $134.25 per year, the fee impact is about $11.19 per month. In higher-fee states, this add-on can materially narrow the cost gap between an EV and a comparable gas vehicle.
If you are comparing locations, use this fee table together with your local electricity rate on the state charging pages and validate your own ZIP-level scenario in the EV cost calculator.
EV Registration Fee by State (2026)
This table is generated from the site fee dataset and is sorted alphabetically by state. If a fee amount changes in the underlying state data, the values here update automatically without rewriting the guide text.
Showing 41 of 50 states.
| State | BEV Fee | PHEV Fee | Fee Structure | Law Reference | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $203.00/year ($16.92/mo) | $103.00/year ($8.58/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Code of Alabama 40-12-242 | AFDC |
| Arkansas | $200.00/year ($16.67/mo) | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Arkansas Code 19-6-301, 27-14-614, and ... | AFDC |
| California | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | Not listed / not applicable | Flat statewide fee | California Vehicle Code 9250.6 | AFDC |
| Colorado | Varies by formula | Varies by formula | Formula or variable model | Colorado Revised Statutes 42-3-304 (SB ... | Colorado DMV |
| Delaware | $110.00/year ($9.17/mo) | $85.00/year ($7.08/mo) | Vehicle class / GVWR tier | Delaware HB 164 (2025) | Delaware DOT |
| Georgia | Non-commercial: $234.97/year ($19.58/mo) | Commercial: $352.56/year ($29.38/mo) | Vehicle class / GVWR tier | Georgia Code 40-2-86.1 and 40-2-151 | Georgia DOR |
| Hawaii | $50.00/year current fee; formula transition applies | $50.00/year current fee; formula transition applies | Formula or variable model | Hawaii Revised Statutes 249-31 | AFDC |
| Idaho | $140.00/year ($11.67/mo) | $75.00/year ($6.25/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Idaho Statutes 49-457 | AFDC |
| Illinois | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | Not listed / not applicable | Flat statewide fee | 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3-805 | AFDC |
| Indiana | $221.00/year ($18.42/mo) | $74.00/year ($6.17/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Indiana Code 9-18.1-5-12, 6-6-1.6-2(b),... | AFDC |
| Iowa | $130.00/year ($10.83/mo) | $65.00/year ($5.42/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Iowa Code 321.116 | AFDC |
| Kansas | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | $50.00/year ($4.17/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | House Bill 2214, 2019 | AFDC |
| Kentucky | $120.00/year ($10.00/mo) | $60.00/year ($5.00/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Kentucky Revised Statutes 138.32 | AFDC |
| Louisiana | $110.00/year ($9.17/mo) | $60.00/year ($5.00/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:461 | AFDC |
| Maryland | $125.00/year ($10.42/mo) | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Maryland Transportation Code 13-956 and... | AFDC |
| Michigan | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | $30.00/year ($2.50/mo) | Vehicle class / GVWR tier | Michigan Compiled Laws 257.801 | AFDC |
| Minnesota | Varies by formula | Varies by formula | Formula or variable model | Minnesota Statutes 168.013 | Minnesota Revisor |
| Mississippi | $150.00/year ($12.50/mo) | $75.00/year ($6.25/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Mississippi Code 27-19-21 and 27-19-5 | AFDC |
| Missouri | $105.00/year ($8.75/mo) | $52.50/year ($4.38/mo) | Vehicle class / GVWR tier | Missouri Revised Statutes 142.803 and 1... | AFDC |
| Montana | $130.00/year ($10.83/mo) | $70.00/year ($5.83/mo) | Vehicle class / GVWR tier | Montana Code Annotated 61-3-572 | AFDC |
| Nebraska | $150.00/year ($12.50/mo) | $75.00/year ($6.25/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Nebraska Revised Statutes 60-306 and 60... | AFDC |
| New Hampshire | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | $50.00/year ($4.17/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | New Hampshire Revised Statutes 236:132 ... | AFDC |
| New Jersey | $250.00/year ($20.83/mo) | Not listed / not applicable | Flat statewide fee | New Jersey Statutes 27:1B-20 and 39:3-8... | AFDC |
| North Carolina | $214.50/year ($17.88/mo) | $107.25/year ($8.94/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | North Carolina General Statutes 20-87 a... | AFDC |
| North Dakota | $120.00/year ($10.00/mo) | $50.00/year ($4.17/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Senate Bill 2061, 2019 | AFDC |
| Ohio | $200.00/year ($16.67/mo) | $150.00/year ($12.50/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | House Bill 62, 2019 | AFDC |
| Oklahoma | $110.00/year ($9.17/mo) | $82.00/year ($6.83/mo) | Vehicle class / GVWR tier | Oklahoma Statutes 68-6511 | AFDC |
| Oregon | Varies by formula | Varies by formula | Formula or variable model | Oregon Revised Statutes 803.420-803.422 | AFDC |
| Pennsylvania | $250.00/year ($20.83/mo) | $63.00/year ($5.25/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | 75 Pa.C.S. §9024 (Act 85 and Act 149 of... | Pennsylvania DMV |
| Rhode Island | $150.00/year ($12.50/mo) | $75.00/year ($6.25/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Rhode Island HB 5076 (2025) | NCSL |
| South Carolina | $120.00/year ($10.00/mo) | $60.00/year ($5.00/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | South Carolina Code of Laws 56-3-645 an... | AFDC |
| South Dakota | $50.00/year ($4.17/mo) | Not listed / not applicable | Flat statewide fee | South Dakota Statutes 32-5-188 | AFDC |
| Tennessee | $200.00/year ($16.67/mo) | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Tennessee Code 55-4-116 | AFDC |
| Texas | First $400.00 (2-year), renewal $200.00/year | Not listed / not applicable | First registration vs renewal | Texas Transportation Code 502.360 (SB 5... | Texas DMV |
| Utah | $138.50/year ($11.54/mo) | $60.25/year ($5.02/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Utah Code 41-1a-1206 and 72-1-213.1 | AFDC |
| Vermont | $89.00/year ($7.42/mo) | $44.50/year ($3.71/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | House Bill 868, 2024 | AFDC |
| Virginia | Varies by formula | Varies by formula | Formula or variable model | Virginia Code 46.2-770 through 46.2-773 | Virginia DMV |
| Washington | $225.00/year ($18.75/mo) | $225.00/year ($18.75/mo) | Flat statewide fee | Revised Code of Washington 46.17.323-324 | AFDC |
| West Virginia | $200.00/year ($16.67/mo) | $100.00/year ($8.33/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | West Virginia Code 17A-10-3c | AFDC |
| Wisconsin | $175.00/year ($14.58/mo) | $75.00/year ($6.25/mo) | BEV vs PHEV | Wisconsin Statutes 341.25(1)(L) | AFDC |
| Wyoming | $200.00/year ($16.67/mo) | Not listed / not applicable | Flat statewide fee | Wyoming Statutes 39-17-301(a) and 31-3-... | AFDC |
How State Fee Structures Work
The number itself is only part of the story. Some states apply separate BEV and PHEV surcharges, some use weight or class tiers, and others use variable formulas that can shift as rules are updated. This is why two states with similar average EV charging cost can still feel very different in annual ownership math.
- BEV vs PHEV fixed-fee model: most common structure in this dataset, where PHEV is usually lower than BEV.
- Vehicle class / GVWR model: amount changes by weight or class tier, so light-duty and heavier vehicles may pay different totals.
- Formula model: amount can be computed from statute variables, minimum floors, or mileage options, so annual totals can shift.
- First registration vs renewal: Texas uses a two-step structure where the first registration period differs from yearly renewal.
States With No EV Registration Fee
The following states are currently marked as no additional statewide EV registration surcharge in the approved fee dataset:
Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all states charge an additional EV registration fee in 2026?
No. In the current state dataset, 41 states charge an additional EV registration fee and 9 states do not.
What is a typical EV registration fee for battery EVs?
Using the currently listed state fees, the median BEV registration surcharge is $134.25 per year, or about $11.19 per month.
Are PHEV registration fees usually lower than BEV fees?
In all states that publish separate BEV and PHEV amounts in this dataset, the PHEV fee is lower than the BEV fee.
Which states use variable or formula-based EV fee rules?
Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Oregon, Virginia use formula-based or variable fee structures, so the exact annual amount can change by vehicle specs or state formula updates.
Is Texas different from most states for EV registration fees?
Yes. Texas uses a first-registration vs renewal structure rather than a single annual amount, and the state notes that hybrids are excluded from this EV-specific fee path.
How should I verify my exact fee before renewal?
Use this page as planning context, then confirm your exact fee with your state DMV/DOT and the current statute reference for your state before payment.