The short answer: AFDC law 12182 says the additional annual fee in Arkansas is $200 for all-electric vehicles, $100 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and $50 for hybrid electric vehicles, and that vehicles registered with a military service and veterans special license plate with a permanent decal under Arkansas Code 27-24-201 are exempt.
What the sources say
| Source | What the source says |
|---|---|
| AFDC law 12182, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee | AFDC law 12182 says the additional annual fee in Arkansas is $200 for all-electric vehicles, $100 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and $50 for hybrid electric vehicles, and that vehicles registered with a military service and veterans special license plate with a permanent decal under Arkansas Code 27-24-201 are exempt. |
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Confirm the fee on the motor-vehicle renewal notice before you pay. The figure above is not a quote from your county clerk. Electricity after the car is registered is a different bill.
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FAQ: EV registration fees in Arkansas
What extra EV registration fee applies in Arkansas?
AFDC law 12182 says the additional annual fee in Arkansas is $200 for all-electric vehicles, $100 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and $50 for hybrid electric vehicles, and that vehicles registered with a military service and veterans special license plate with a permanent decal under Arkansas Code 27-24-201 are exempt.
Is this the whole amount due at the DMV in Arkansas?
No. These quotations are the additional statewide electric, plug-in, or alternative-fuel charge the cited source states, or a statement that no such charge was in the AFDC laws retrieved on 2026-10-31. Weight fees, value taxes, county fees, plate fees, and sales tax are separate.
Does this fee include a home charger rebate?
No. Home charger programs are on the charger rebate page for this state. What the electricity costs after the vehicle is registered is on the charging-cost page.
Sources
- AFDC laws and incentives, AR. Law text retrieved 2026-10-31.
- AFDC law 12182, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee. Retrieved 2026-10-31.