Changes to vehicle ownership fees for electric and hybrid vehicles will go into effect on January 1.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the fee for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid EVs will change to $126, and the fee for electric motorcycles will change to $63. This represents a 5% increase, which is the maximum annual increase allowed by law.
Per KRS 138.475 (4), the fee is subject to adjustment annually based upon the percentage change in the quarterly National Highway Construction Cost Index 2.0 from the current year to the previous year, according to a release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The percentage change from 2023 compared to 2024 was 12%, according to the release.
Meanwhile, the fee for hybrid vehicles (that do not have plug-in charging capabilities) will no longer be collected due to recently passed legislation.
The EV fees will be directed to the state’s Road Fund, which supports road construction, maintenance, planning, and other transportation-related activities.
