EV Registration Fees in Arkansas
Arkansasis one of the states that charges electric vehicles extra at registration — typically justified as replacing the gas taxes EVs don't pay. Here's exactly what it adds for a two-year-old $45,000 vehicle:
| Fuel type | Annual registration cost | vs. gas |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $25.00 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $125.00 | +$100.00 |
| Battery EV | $225.00 | +$200.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$200.00
Arkansas registration runs $17 to $30 per year based on vehicle weight class — one of the cheapest in the country. EVs pay a $200 annual fee, plug-in hybrids $100, and conventional hybrids $50. The larger cost is sales tax at purchase and the county personal property tax assessed annually on your vehicle (proof of assessment is required to register).
Estimate your exact Arkansas cost
Your vehicle
- Base registration fee$25.00
- Title fee$10.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
All figures computed from official fee schedules — sources: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/motor-vehicle/ — last reviewed 2026-07-16.