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.
Montana: common questions
How does Montana permanent registration work?
Once a vehicle is 11 years old you can register it permanently for a one-time fee (about $87.50 plus five times the county option tax) — no renewals for as long as you own it. It's why Montana LLC registration is popular for exotic and collector cars.
What is Montana's luxury vehicle fee?
Vehicles with an original MSRP over $150,000 that are 10 years old or newer pay an additional $825 per year on top of the age-based fee.
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.