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 | $120.50 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $220.50 | +$100.00 |
| Battery EV | $245.50 | +$125.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$125.00
Maryland raised registration fees 60–75% across 2024–2025: a passenger car up to 3,500 lbs now costs $120.50 per year ($241 per two-year cycle) including the $40 emergency-services surcharge, and heavier cars $191.50 per year. The title fee doubled to $200 in July 2025 and the titling excise tax rose to 6.5%. EVs pay a $125 annual surcharge and plug-in hybrids $100.
Estimate your exact Maryland cost
Your vehicle
- Registration incl. EMS surcharge (≤3,500 lbs)$241.00
- Title fee$200.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. 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://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options — last reviewed 2026-07-16.