WA · 2026
EV registration surcharge in Washington
- Battery-electric
- $225/yr
- Plug-in hybrid
- Same as BEV
- Verified
- June 16, 2026
EVFeeMap provides informational state-by-state summaries of EV registration surcharges for Washington, 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 Washington
$225/yr
billed annually at renewal.
Plug-in hybrid treatment
Plug-in hybrids pay the same surcharge as full battery-electric vehicles: $225 per year.
2026–2027 changes
No scheduled change to Washington's EV registration surcharge as of June 16, 2026.
Where to verify + pay
A BEV (and a PHEV with at least 30 miles of all-electric range) pays a $150 EV registration fee plus a $75 transportation-electrification fee, for $225 per year. A PHEV with under 30 miles of range pays $75. The electrification fee took effect Oct 1, 2025.
Open Washington DMV/DOT sourceStates with similar fees
All statesHow this Washington figure was verified
We read Washington’s DMV/DOT, Department of Revenue, or legislature source on June 16, 2026, recorded the statute reference (RCW 46.17.323; 46.17.324), 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.