EV Registration Fees in Rhode Island
Rhode Islandis 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 | $51.75 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $151.75 | +$100.00 |
| Battery EV | $251.75 | +$200.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$200.00
Rhode Island passenger registration is $30 per year for vehicles up to 4,000 lbs (rising with weight), plus a $40-per-two-year DOT surcharge and a $3.50 technology fee. New for January 2026: EVs pay $200 per year, plug-in hybrids $100, and hybrids $50. The municipal car tax was fully phased out in 2022–2023.
Estimate your exact Rhode Island cost
Your vehicle
- Registration + DOT/technology surcharges (≤4,000 lbs)$103.50
- Title fee$53.50
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://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/registration/registration-title-fees · https://dmv.ri.gov/node/1741 — last reviewed 2026-07-16.