How much are the fees and how do I pay them?
If opting for a two-year registration, you will pay the two-year fee amount.
YearEVsPHEVs (25% of the RUC Fee)
2025
One year: $200
Two year: $400
One year: $50
Two year: $100
2026
One year: $250
Two year: $500
One year: $63
Two year: $126
Each Jan. 1 thereafter
Tied to consumer price index (CPI)
25% of EV fee, rounded to the next dollar
PennDOT started collecting the RUC on April 1, 2025.
Initially, this fee will be paid separately from your vehicle registration payment. EV and PHEV owners will receive a notice by mail and must submit a check or money order to pay the fee within 30 days of the notice. EV or PHEV vehicle owners must pay the RUC fee in order to renew their vehicle registration the following cycle.
PennDOT is working on a new system that will allow EV and PHEV owners to pay RUC fee through an online system by August 2025.
Starting in July 2026, EV and PHEV owners can opt for a monthly payment plan.
Starting in 2027, PennDOT will adjust the fee each year based on the previous year’s charge and the change in the consumer price index.