EV Registration Fees in South Carolina
South Carolinais 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 | $20.00 | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | $50.00 | +$30.00 |
| Battery EV | $80.00 | +$60.00 |
The EV-specific line items
- Electric vehicle fee$60.00
South Carolina registration is $40 per two-year cycle ($20/yr shown) — but you must pay your county's annual vehicle property tax before registering, which typically runs $100–$500+ based on value and local millage. A one-time Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (5%, capped at $500) applies at purchase. EVs add $120 per two years and hybrids $60.
Estimate your exact South Carolina cost
Your vehicle
- Registration fee$40.00
- Title fee$15.00
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.sc.gov/fees — last reviewed 2026-07-16.