EV and hybrid registration fees
Extra yearly registration cost for an electric car, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, compared with the same gas car, from official fee schedules:
| State | Electric | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $101.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Florida | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Georgia | $238.59 | $0.00 | $0.00–$238.59 |
| Illinois | $100.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Missouri | $159.00 | $0.00 | $75.00 |
| New Jersey | $250.00–$290.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| New York | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| North Carolina | $214.50 | $107.25 | $107.25 |
| Ohio | $200.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $250.00 | $0.00 | $63.00 |
| South Carolina | $60.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Tennessee | $200.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Texas | $200.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Utah | $187.50–$184.50 | $32.50 | $71.50 |
| Virginia | $135.63–$32.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Washington | $225.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
FAQ
Why do states charge EVs extra?
Several states charge a yearly fee in place of the fuel tax electric cars don't pay. Each state's own page shows the official wording.
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Estimates of government taxes and fees from official sources; your DMV or county calculates the final amount; not tax or legal advice. Every figure is taken from an official state page (quoted and dated in the sources) and can change. Dealer-set fees are not government fees. Exemptions are described, never applied for you: check the official rule and form.