HB1594 (2026) Compare Changes

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1 Electric Vehicle Registration Fee to be Collected. RSA 261:141-c is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

261:141-c Electric Vehicle Registration Fee.

I. In addition to any other registration fees required under this chapter, the division of motor vehicles shall assess an annual electric vehicle registration fee according to the following schedule:

Vehicle Type Unladen Weight Annual Fee

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Under 2,000 lbs $25

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 2,000-5,000 lbs $100

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Over 5,000 lbs $150

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Any weight $50

Neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV),

electric moped, or low-speed scooter Any weight $0

II. The division shall determine vehicle classification and weight based on manufacturer specifications and registration records.

III. The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the highway fund.

IV. The division may adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to:

(a) Vehicle classification;

(b) Fee collection;

(c) Exemptions; and

(d) Implementation of this section.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.

Changed Version

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1 Electric Vehicle Registration Fee to be Collected. RSA 261:141-c is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

261:141-c Electric Vehicle Registration Fee.

I. In addition to any other registration fees required under this chapter, the division of motor vehicles shall assess an annual electric vehicle registration fee according to the following schedule:

Vehicle Type Unladen Weight Annual Fee

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Under 2,000 lbs $25

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 2,000-5,000 lbs $100

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Over 5,000 lbs $150

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Any weight $50

Neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV),

electric moped, or low-speed scooter Any weight $0

II. The division shall determine vehicle classification and weight based on manufacturer specifications and registration records.

III. The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the highway fund.

IV. The division may adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to:

(a) Vehicle classification;

(b) Fee collection;

(c) Exemptions; and

(d) Implementation of this section.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.