RI · 2026
EV registration surcharge in Rhode Island
- Battery-electric
- $200/yr
- Plug-in hybrid
- $100/yr
- Verified
- June 16, 2026
EVFeeMap provides informational state-by-state summaries of EV registration surcharges for Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island
$200/yr
billed annually at renewal.
Plug-in hybrid treatment
Rhode Island charges plug-in hybrids a separate, lower fee — $100 per year — versus $200 for battery-electric vehicles.
2026–2027 changes
No scheduled change to Rhode Island's EV registration surcharge as of June 16, 2026.
Where to verify + pay
New EV/hybrid surcharge effective Jan 1, 2026: BEV $200 per year, PHEV $100 per year, non-plug-in hybrid $50 per year. It scales with the registration term, so a two-year renewal doubles the amount. The RIDMV page blocked automated fetching; amounts were confirmed via a clean-energy advocacy reading of the official figures, so this row is marked secondary pending a direct DMV confirmation.
Open Rhode Island DMV/DOT sourceStates with similar fees
All statesHow this Rhode Island figure was verified
We read Rhode Island’s best available source on June 16, 2026, recorded the statute reference (R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-18.1-4 (2025 budget act)), 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.