EV Registration Fees in New Jersey
New Jerseyis 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 | $84.00 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $84.00 | same |
| Battery EV | $354.00 | +$270.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$270.00ZEV fee, year starting July 2026
New Jersey registration depends on weight and age: a car under 3,500 lbs is $46.50/yr once it's more than two model years old ($59 when newer); a heavier car is $71.50 ($84 when newer). The title fee is $60. EVs owe a ZEV fee of $270 for the year beginning July 2026 (rising $10 each July), and new EVs pay four years up front.
New Jersey: common questions
How much is car registration in New Jersey?
$46.50/yr for a car under 3,500 lbs over two model years old, or $59 if newer; heavier cars are $71.50/$84. Seniors and people with disabilities get $7 off.
Estimate your exact New Jersey cost
Your vehicle
- Registration feeOver 3,500 lbs, over 2 model years old$71.50
- Title fee$60.00
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://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/regfees.htm — last reviewed 2026-07-21.