EV Registration Fees in Idaho
Idahois 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 | $65.00 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $140.00 | +$75.00 |
| Battery EV | $205.00 | +$140.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$140.00
Idaho registration is simple and age-based: $69 per year for vehicles 1–2 years old, $57 for years 3–6, and $45 from year 7 on, plus county administrative fees of $3–$14. EVs add $140 and plug-in hybrids $75.
Estimate your exact Idaho cost
Your vehicle
Estimated annual cost
$65.00/ year
- Registration fee (age-based)$57.00
- County administrative fee$3–$14 depending on county$8.00
One-time fees (first registration)
- Title fee$14.00
One-time total: $14.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.
All figures computed from official fee schedules — sources: https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/registrations-plates-titles/vehicle-registrations/ — last reviewed 2026-07-16.