TN · 2026
EV registration surcharge in Tennessee
- 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee
$200/yr
billed annually at renewal.
Plug-in hybrid treatment
Tennessee charges plug-in hybrids a separate, lower fee — $100 per year — versus $200 for battery-electric vehicles.
2026–2027 changes
The BEV fee rises to $274 per year on Jan 1, 2027, then becomes inflation-adjusted from 2028.
Where to verify + pay
BEV $200 per year for renewals through 2026; hybrid and PHEV $100 per year (a single combined category). Charged only at renewal; low-speed EVs and e-motorcycles are exempt.
Open Tennessee DMV/DOT sourceStates with similar fees
All statesHow this Tennessee figure was verified
We read Tennessee’s DMV/DOT, Department of Revenue, or legislature source on June 16, 2026, recorded the statute reference (Tenn. Code § 55-4-116), 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.