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This bill modifies the registration fee structure for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in North Carolina by introducing an alternative payment option. Currently, owners of fully electric vehicles pay an additional $180 registration fee, while plug-in hybrid vehicle owners pay an additional $90 fee at initial registration or renewal. The bill now allows vehicle owners to choose between paying the fixed additional fee or opting for a mileage-based fee that depends on the number of miles driven since the previous vehicle registration. The Division of Motor Vehicles is required to develop rules implementing this new mileage-based fee option. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will apply to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registered on or after that date. This alternative fee structure provides more flexibility for electric and hybrid vehicle owners, potentially offering a more equitable way to contribute to road maintenance and infrastructure costs based on actual vehicle usage.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S468