EV Registration Fees in Maryland
Marylandis 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 | $191.50 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $291.50 | +$100.00 |
| Battery EV | $316.50 | +$125.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$125.00
Maryland registers passenger cars by weight, per two-year cycle: $120.50/yr for a car up to 3,500 lbs, $125.50 to 3,700 lbs, and $191.50 above 3,700 (the heavy tier rose in July 2025). All include the $40/yr emergency-services surcharge. The title fee is $200 and titling excise is 6.5%. EVs add $125/yr and plug-in hybrids $100.
Maryland: common questions
How much is car registration in Maryland?
$120.50/yr (about $241 per two years) for a car up to 3,500 lbs, $125.50 to 3,700 lbs, and $191.50 above — all including the $40/yr EMS surcharge.
Estimate your exact Maryland cost
Your vehicle
- Registration fee (incl. EMS surcharge)$383.00
- Title fee$200.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.
All figures computed from official fee schedules — sources: https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options — last reviewed 2026-07-21.