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If you own an electric or hybrid vehicle, you should be prepared to pay a little extra when you renew your tags this year. A growing number of states are charging drivers electric vehicle registration fees to offset lost fuel tax revenue.<\/p>\n

What is this fee? Is an electric vehicle still worth it? We\u2019ll break it down.\n<\/p>\n

What Is an Electric Vehicle Registration Fee?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Electric vehicles come with a variety of benefits, including reduced maintenance requirements and quieter operation. But one of the biggest factors driving growth in EV sales is fuel savings. In short, because electric vehicles don\u2019t require gas, you save money at the pump.<\/p>\n

But this move toward EVs poses a problem for local governments. Taxes from fuel sales fund expenses like road maintenance. As fewer vehicle owners buy fuel, that tax fund dwindles, but roads still need to be maintained.<\/p>\n

For that reason, more than 30 states<\/a> have implemented a road use fee for electric vehicle owners that is in addition to traditional registration. Some EV owners pay more than $200 a year to register or renew their tags.<\/p>\n

Hybrid vehicle owners also are on the hook. The fees may be lower, but most of these states also are charging extra fees for plug-in hybrids.<\/p>\n

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Electric Vehicle Registration Fees by State<\/b><\/h2>\n

The list of states charging extra for electric vehicle registration renewal is growing. As of now, though, here\u2019s what each state is charging to renew EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles:<\/p>\n

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State<\/th>\nEV fee<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\nPlug-in Hybrid Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Alabama<\/td>\n$203<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arkansas<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colorado<\/td>\n$54.47<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$54.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georgia<\/td>\n$210.87<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$210.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hawaii<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Idaho<\/td>\n$150<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois<\/td>\n$100<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indiana<\/td>\n$221<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iowa<\/td>\n$130<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kansas<\/td>\n$100<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kentucky<\/td>\n$120<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Louisiana<\/td>\n$110<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michigan<\/td>\n$140<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minnesota<\/td>\n$75<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mississippi<\/td>\n$150<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Missouri<\/td>\n$105<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$52.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Montana<\/td>\n$130<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nebraska<\/td>\n$75<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Hampshire<\/td>\n$100<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North Carolina<\/td>\n$180<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North Dakota<\/td>\n$120<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ohio<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oklahoma<\/td>\n$110<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oregon<\/td>\n$86-$316<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Carolina<\/td>\n$120<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Dakota<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tennessee<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Utah<\/td>\n$138.50<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$60.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vermont<\/td>\n$89<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virginia<\/td>\n$123.98<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$123.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington<\/td>\n$225<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Virginia<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wisconsin<\/td>\n$175<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wyoming<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The cost to register an electric or hybrid vehicle is higher in Arizona and California, but registration fees are based on the price of the vehicle. You\u2019ll need to use the calculator on the Department of Motor Vehicles website for each state to get the exact amount.<\/p>\n

Budgeting for EV Registration Fee Hikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These fees don\u2019t have to sneak up on you. Bills like these often make their way through the legislature throughout the year. Keep an eye on electric vehicle legislation that might increase existing fees or introduce new ones.<\/p>\n

Your state also may not yet have a hybrid car registration fee. It\u2019s termed \u201calternative fuel vehicles,\u201d and some states only add fees onto your registration if yours is a plug-in model. A smaller group of states charge a fee for hybrid vehicles that don\u2019t rely on an external power source.<\/p>\n

Factoring the cost into your budget is the first step in facing the fee.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can prepare for state EV fees by seeing how much your state charges and setting the money aside so you\u2019re prepared,\u201d said Todd Stearn, founder of The Money Manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Incentives<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Though no one likes an added fee, there often are tax breaks and incentives available to electric vehicle owners.<\/p>\n

\u201cFiguring out your EV savings can require countless hours of research to sort through complex incentive qualification rules, fuel savings and charging costs,\u201d said Peter Glenn, founder of EV Life<\/a>, which provides an EV savings calculator<\/a>. \u201cEvery person\u2019s case is different.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here are some of the top incentives available to electric vehicle owners.<\/p>\n

1. Tax Credits and Rebates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before you file your taxes each year, see if your electric vehicle qualifies for a tax credit (the list of qualifying vehicles changes each year). Some are as much as $7,500. The U.S. Department of Energy<\/a> has a search tool for that. If so, you\u2019ll need to file Form 8936<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But tax credits aren\u2019t limited to your federal tax filing. Many states have tax credits and rebates available for electric and hybrid vehicle owners. You\u2019ll also find discounts on utility bills in some areas. Check this list<\/a> to make sure you aren\u2019t missing anything.<\/p>\n

2. HOV Lane Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sitting in traffic can be a pain. In some states, though, EV drivers can switch to the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane even when driving alone. In at least 20 states, you\u2019ll get some form of HOV lane privilege.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just start driving in the HOV lane, though. Check your state\u2019s requirements<\/a> before you hit the road. Some states issue a special license plate. Others require a decal or express lane pass to drive alone in the HOV lane.<\/p>\n

3. Home Charger Installation Assistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Being able to charge your vehicle at home can make EV registration charges worth it. However, unless you can install the charger on your own, electric vehicle charger installation<\/a> can be pricey.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019re looking around for rebates and tax credits, keep an eye out for home charger installation rebates. Local utility companies sometimes offer these, but you\u2019ll also sometimes see tax credits for installation in certain areas.<\/p>\n

Do a Cost-Benefit Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Though big savings on gas and car maintenance may not feel immediate, when spread over multiple years, it can be significant.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the tax may add an annual cost, it\u2019s essential to consider the long-term economic and environmental benefits of EVs,\u201d said Rob Dillan, founder of EVHype<\/a>. \u201cFor instance, the U.S. Department of Energy<\/a> estimates that EVs can save drivers about $14,500 in fuel costs over 15 years.\u201d<\/p>\n

As more states enact electric vehicle registration fee legislation, EV and hybrid owners should keep a close watch. Being prepared will allow you to enjoy your ongoing cost savings without that sticker shock at renewal time.<\/p>\n

Stephanie Faris is a professional finance writer with more than a decade of experience. Her work has been featured on a variety of top finance sites, including Money Under 30, GoBankingRates, Retirable, Sapling and Sifter.<\/i><\/p>\n

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