Here are the states with the highest plug-in hybrid (PHEV) fees based on 2025 data:
- Arkansas and Alabama: $100 annual fee.
- North Carolina: $90–$130 (sources differ, with one listing $90 specifically for PHEVs and another $130 for plug-in vehicles including PHEVs).
- Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia: $100 annual fee.
- Washington and Wisconsin: $75 (Washington’s $150 fee applies to full EVs; PHEVs may fall under a lower tier).
- Colorado: $50 base fee + $8 road usage fee (2025), though reported inconsistently across sources.
Highest confirmed PHEV-specific fees cluster around $100 annually, with some states like New Jersey ($250–$290 by 2028) and Michigan ($140–$240) reserving their top-tier fees for full EVs. Fees for PHEVs are generally lower than those for full EVs but often exceed $75 in many states.
For context, Mississippi charges $75 for hybrids (though unclear if this includes PHEVs), while Missouri has a $37.50 PHEV fee (not listed in all sources). Discrepancies between sources suggest checking state DMV sites for exact amounts.
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