Fee Comparison by State
- Alabama:
- EVs: $100
- Hybrids: $100
- California:
- Zero-emission EVs: $100 (indexed to the consumer price index)
- No specific fee mentioned for hybrids
- Colorado:
- Both EVs and PHEVs: $50 to $57.19 (varies by fiscal year)
- Georgia:
- EVs: $213.70 (as part of non-commercial alternative fueled vehicles)
- Hybrids not included unless owner requests alternative fuel plate
- Idaho:
- EVs: $140
- PHEVs: $75
- Illinois:
- EVs: $100
- No specific fee for hybrids mentioned
- Indiana:
- EVs: $150
- Hybrids and PHEVs: $50
- Michigan:
- Non-hybrid EVs under 8,000 lbs: $135
- Hybrid owners: extra $47.50
- PHEV owners: extra $117.50
- Utah:
- PHEVs: $56.50 annually or $43.50 every six months
- Washington:
- EVs: $150
- No specific fee for hybrids mentioned
- Wisconsin:
- EVs: $100
- No specific fee for hybrids mentioned
Overall, the fees for EVs tend to be higher or equivalent to those for hybrids in many states, with some states charging similar rates for both types of vehicles.
General Trends:
- Higher Fees for EVs: States like Washington and Indiana charge higher fees for EVs compared to hybrids.
- Similar Fees: Colorado charges similar fees for both EVs and PHEVs.
- No Specific Hybrid Fees: Some states do not have specific fees listed for hybrid vehicles.
These fees are often implemented to offset the revenue lost from gas taxes, as EVs and hybrids use less or no gasoline.
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