IA · 2026
EV registration surcharge in Iowa
- Battery-electric
- $130/yr
- Plug-in hybrid
- $65/yr
- Verified
- June 16, 2026
EVFeeMap provides informational state-by-state summaries of EV registration surcharges for Iowa, current as of June 22, 2026. Fees change frequently — verify with your state’s DOT or DMV before renewal. EVFeeMap is not affiliated with any state agency and this is not legal or tax advice.
Annual battery-electric surcharge in Iowa
$130/yr
billed annually at renewal.
Plug-in hybrid treatment
Iowa charges plug-in hybrids a separate, lower fee — $65 per year — versus $130 for battery-electric vehicles.
2026–2027 changes
No scheduled change to Iowa's EV registration surcharge as of June 16, 2026.
Where to verify + pay
BEV $130 per year, PHEV $65 per year, in addition to standard registration.
Open Iowa DMV/DOT sourceStates with similar fees
All statesHow this Iowa figure was verified
We read Iowa’s DMV/DOT, Department of Revenue, or legislature source on June 16, 2026, recorded the statute reference (Iowa Code § 321.116), and linked it below so you can confirm it yourself. EV fees change frequently; always verify with the state before renewal.
See our full methodology and source list.
Editorial review in progress
We are recruiting a transportation/automotive journalist, state DOT contact, or EV-advocacy verifier to review this reference. Until then, every figure here is cited directly to a state DMV/DOT or legislature source you can check yourself.