WV · 2026
EV registration surcharge in West Virginia
- 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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia
$200/yr
billed annually at renewal.
Plug-in hybrid treatment
West Virginia charges plug-in hybrids a separate, lower fee — $100 per year — versus $200 for battery-electric vehicles.
2026–2027 changes
No scheduled change to West Virginia's EV registration surcharge as of June 16, 2026.
Where to verify + pay
BEV (exclusively electric) $200 per year. PHEV (electricity plus liquid fuel) $100 per year. In addition to standard registration. Effective July 1, 2017.
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All statesHow this West Virginia figure was verified
We read West Virginia’s DMV/DOT, Department of Revenue, or legislature source on June 16, 2026, recorded the statute reference (W. Va. Code § 17A-10-3c), and linked it below so you can confirm it yourself. EV fees change frequently; always verify with the state before renewal.
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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.