EV Registration Fees in North Dakota
North Dakotais 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 | $93.00 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $143.00 | +$50.00 |
| Battery EV | $213.00 | +$120.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$120.00
North Dakota registers passenger vehicles on a weight-by-age matrix: a car under 3,200 lbs from model year 2021 or newer pays $73/yr, stepping down to $49 for a pre-2015 vehicle, and heavier vehicles pay more (up to $274). The title fee is $5. EVs add $120/yr and plug-in hybrids $50.
North Dakota: common questions
How is North Dakota registration calculated?
By weight and how new the vehicle is. A typical car under 3,200 lbs pays $73/yr if it's a 2021-or-newer model, down to $49 for a pre-2015 model. Heavier vehicles pay proportionally more.
Estimate your exact North Dakota cost
Your vehicle
- Registration feeBy weight and model-year era$93.00
- Title fee$5.00
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.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Motor%20Vehicle%20Services/mvd-2-passenger-fee-2026.pdf — last reviewed 2026-07-21.