The short answer: AFDC law 11840 says that between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, Minnesota's additional registration fee will be a minimum of $150 for electric vehicles and $75 for plug-in hybrids, and that beginning July 1, 2027, the minimum will be $100 for electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids, with the fee adjusted relative to the manufacturer's suggested retail price. This page does not print the MSRP schedule.
What the sources say
| Source | What the source says |
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| AFDC law 11840, Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Registration Fees | AFDC law 11840 says that between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, Minnesota's additional registration fee will be a minimum of $150 for electric vehicles and $75 for plug-in hybrids, and that beginning July 1, 2027, the minimum will be $100 for electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids, with the fee adjusted relative to the manufacturer's suggested retail price. This page does not print the MSRP schedule. |
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What to do with this number
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 Minnesota
What extra EV registration fee applies in Minnesota?
AFDC law 11840 says that between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, Minnesota's additional registration fee will be a minimum of $150 for electric vehicles and $75 for plug-in hybrids, and that beginning July 1, 2027, the minimum will be $100 for electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids, with the fee adjusted relative to the manufacturer's suggested retail price. This page does not print the MSRP schedule.
Is this the whole amount due at the DMV in Minnesota?
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, MN. Law text retrieved 2026-10-31.
- AFDC law 11840, Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Registration Fees. Retrieved 2026-10-31.