$69 EV Registration Fee. Increases are annoying. What about your state?

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I would happily pay a $200 fee over Arizona's vehicle license tax. Here's what I'm paying for the first 10 years of ownership for an $80k MSRP vehicle:

2023	$1387.20
2024	$1161.78
2025	$972.99
2026	$814.88
2027	$682.46
2028	$571.56
2029	$478.68
2030	$400.90
2031	$335.75
2032	$281.19

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But for the long time AZ VLT for EVs was a lot less. My 2023 Lightning purchased in 2022 was just renewed for $475. My 2021 MME was last renewed for $20.

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[Zprime29]

But for the long time AZ VLT for EVs was a lot less. My 2023 Lightning purchased in 2022 was just renewed for $475. My 2021 MME was last renewed for $20.

Yeah, I just missed that discount. Bought mine in Feb '23 and the discount ended Jan 1. I was pretty bummed about that.

 

[LightningDoug]

I'm curious what your state does for EV registration taxes. Please let us know!

Today, I registered our Tesla with the state of Colorado, and there seems to be an increase in EV-related fees. When I first registered an EV in 2020, it was a single $50 fee. This year, it's $69 divided between two fees. I understand that states traditionally use gasoline taxes to pay for roads and maintenance. My economics mind likes how the taxes on gas are efficiently applied; you drive more, use the roads more, buy more gas, and pay more taxes.

EV taxes are flat-rate, which is the most annoying part as a driver who doesn't drive a lot. Yes, I can afford it... and in Colorado we get a state tax break when we purchase an EV... but just let me complain

Here's Colorado's breakdown of registration fees for our 2020 Tesla Model 3. My new Lightning in 2024 rang in at an eye-watering $1213! Ironically, EV drivers still pay a fee for "Emissions" programs.

 

[Pipefitter]

I'm curious what your state does for EV registration taxes. Please let us know!

Today, I registered our Tesla with the state of Colorado, and there seems to be an increase in EV-related fees. When I first registered an EV in 2020, it was a single $50 fee. This year, it's $69 divided between two fees. I understand that states traditionally use gasoline taxes to pay for roads and maintenance. My economics mind likes how the taxes on gas are efficiently applied; you drive more, use the roads more, buy more gas, and pay more taxes.

EV taxes are flat-rate, which is the most annoying part as a driver who doesn't drive a lot. Yes, I can afford it... and in Colorado we get a state tax break when we purchase an EV... but just let me complain

Here's Colorado's breakdown of registration fees for our 2020 Tesla Model 3. My new Lightning in 2024 rang in at an eye-watering $1213! Ironically, EV drivers still pay a fee for "Emissions" programs.

Michigan has a $150 additional fee. We pay more than the average ICE driver.