Yes, there are several states that impose higher registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs) to help offset the loss of gasoline tax revenue. Here are some examples:
- California: $100 annual fee for zero-emissions vehicles.
- Colorado: $50 annual fee for full-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, along with an EV road usage fee.
- Georgia: $200 annual license fee for noncommercial alternative fueled vehicles, including EVs.
- Idaho: $140 annual fee for EVs, and $75 for plug-in hybrids.
- Illinois: $100 annual fee for EVs.
- Indiana: $150 annual fee for EVs, and $50 for hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
- Michigan: $135 annual fee for non-hybrid electric vehicles under 8,000 pounds, and $235 for those over 8,000 pounds.
- Texas: First-time EV registration can cost up to $400 plus base fees, making it one of the most expensive states for EV registration.
These fees vary significantly by state and are often adjusted annually to ensure that the infrastructure costs associated with road maintenance are covered, even as traditional fuel tax revenues decline.
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