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PA · 2026

EV registration surcharge in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania charges about $250 per year for a battery-electric vehicle.
Primary source
Battery-electric
$250/yr
Plug-in hybrid
$63/yr

EVFeeMap provides informational state-by-state summaries of EV registration surcharges for Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania

$250/yr

billed annually at renewal.

Plug-in hybrid treatment

Pennsylvania charges plug-in hybrids a separate, lower fee — $63 per year — versus $250 for battery-electric vehicles.

75 Pa.C.S. (Act 85 of 2024)

2026–2027 changes

From Jan 1, 2027 the EV fee adjusts annually for inflation (CPI); the PHEV fee stays at 25% of the EV fee.

Where to verify + pay

The Road User Charge began April 1, 2025 ($200 EV / $50 PHEV). For 2026 it is $250 EV / $63 PHEV (PHEV is 25% of the EV fee). A monthly payment-plan option opens in July 2026.

Open Pennsylvania DMV/DOT source

Where this Pennsylvania figure comes from

The figure is cited to Pennsylvania’s DMV/DOT, Department of Revenue, or legislature source (statute reference: 75 Pa.C.S. (Act 85 of 2024)), linked 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.

Not yet reviewed by a qualified person

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.