Yes, multiple U.S. states impose higher registration fees specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. These fees are typically designed to offset lost gas tax revenue used for road maintenance. Key examples include:
States with EV fees above $150
- Georgia: $213.70 annual fee for EVs (not including hybrids) as of 2025
- Alabama: $200 annual registration fee for EVs
- Indiana: $150 annual fee for EVs and $50 for hybrids/PHEVs, adjusted annually (with $77 mentioned for hybrids in conflicting data, potentially outdated)
- Texas: First-time registration can cost $400+ alongside standard fees
States with fees between $100–$150
- California: $100 annual fee (increasing with CPI)
- Illinois: $100 annual fee for EVs
- North Carolina: $90 for PHEVs, but other EV-specific fees may apply
Hybrid/PHEV fees
- Idaho: $140 for EVs, $75 for PHEVs
- Iowa: $65 for PHEVs
- Colorado: $50 for EVs/PHEVs (with $57.19 in 2024–2025 data, plus an additional $8 road usage fee in 2025)
Special cases
- Oklahoma: $112–$148 annually depending on vehicle weight
- Michigan: $135–$235 for EVs (weight-based), plus an extra $47.50–$117.50 for hybrids/PHEVs
- Kentucky: Introduced $120 annual fee in 2025, adjusted yearly
At least 24 states impose additional registration fees for EVs or hybrids, with 32 states reportedly implementing such fees by mid-2024. These fees often increase annually and may include per-kWh taxes on public charging.
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