EV Registration Fees in Delaware
Delawareis 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 | $40.00 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $125.00 | +$85.00 |
| Battery EV | $150.00 | +$110.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$110.00
Delaware charges a flat $40 annual registration for passenger vehicles and no sales tax — but collects a 5.25% document fee on the purchase price at titling (raised from 4.25% in October 2025), which serves the same role. Also new since October 2025: EVs pay a $110 annual fee, plug-in hybrids $85, and conventional hybrids $60.
Estimate your exact Delaware cost
Your vehicle
- Base registration fee$40.00
- Title fee$35.00
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.dmv.de.gov/Common/DMVFees — last reviewed 2026-07-16.