EV Registration Fees in Montana
Montanais 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 | $217.00 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $287.00 | +$70.00 |
| Battery EV | $347.00 | +$130.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$130.00
Montana registration is purely age-based: $217 per year for vehicles 0–4 years old, $87 for 5–10, and $28 at 11+ — when permanent registration (one-time, ~$87.50 plus county option tax) becomes available and most owners take it. Luxury vehicles with MSRP over $150,000 add an $825 annual surcharge. EVs pay $130 and plug-in hybrids $70. No sales tax — hence all the exotic cars with Montana plates.
Estimate your exact Montana cost
Your vehicle
- Registration fee (age-based)$217.00
- Title fee$12.00
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://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/Treasurer/MotorV/schedules.asp — last reviewed 2026-07-16.