Bill > HB0145

This bill aims to reduce the tax burden on electric vehicle (EV) owners in Wyoming by implementing a per kilowatt-hour (kWh) license tax on electricity used to power these vehicles, effectively replacing what could be considered triple taxation. Key provisions include defining "all-electric vehicle" and "DC (direct current) fast charging station," which is a device for rapidly charging EVs. The bill establishes a new license tax of three and a half cents per kWh on electricity sold or dispensed at these fast-charging stations for EV propulsion, while also exempting sales of alternative fuels from general sales tax. Additionally, it reduces the annual decal fee for plug-in hybrid vehicles from $200 to $50 and clarifies that the decal fee for all-electric vehicles is $100. The legislation also mandates that DC fast charging stations must conspicuously display the price per kWh, including all applicable taxes, and requires state agencies to create necessary rules for implementation, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0145