Massachusetts EV Registration Fees and Taxes
Massachusetts charges no extra registration fee for EVs. You pay the standard passenger rate. For a 2023 Tesla Model 3, renewal costs $60 for two years. First-time registration runs $135 for new plates and title. You also pay a yearly excise tax from your city or town at $25 per $1,000 of value. No separate EV road tax applies.
Key Registration Fees for Passenger Vehicles
Fees stay simple for EVs like the Tesla Model 3. Renewals happen every two years.
| Fee | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Renewal registration (2 years) | $60 |
| New registration + title | $135 |
| Title only | $75 |
| Plate transfer | $25 |
| Duplicate registration | $25 |
| Amend registration | $25 |
| Safety inspection sticker | $35 |
Fees can change, so check the RMV site. Passenger vehicles renew every two years.
Excise Tax Details
Your city or town bills the excise tax each year after registration. The rate hits $25 per $1,000 of statutory value. The state sets value as a percentage of the vehicle's MSRP.
Statutory valuation by year:
- Year 1: 90%
- Year 2: 60%
- Year 3: 40%
- Year 4: 25%
- Year 5 and later: 10%
Take a 2023 Tesla Model 3 with $40,000 MSRP:
| Year | Valuation Percent | Taxable Value | Excise Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90% | $36,000 | $900 |
| 2 | 60% | $24,000 | $600 |
| 3 | 40% | $16,000 | $400 |
| 4 | 25% | $10,000 | $250 |
| 5+ | 10% | $4,000 | $100 |
Other Costs
Plan for sales tax at 6.25% when you buy. Grab the MOR-EV rebate up to $3,500 for new or used EVs. Income-qualified buyers get more. Apply right after purchase.
Home charging costs about $0.30 per kWh in MA. You spend $300 to $600 yearly on charging, based on miles driven and rates.
Quick Tips
- Log into your myRMV account to check fees and renew online.
- Wait for your town's excise bill weeks after registration, then yearly.
- Get your safety inspection each year to skip fines.
- Save purchase papers to apply for MOR-EV fast.
- Check utility rates or pick off-peak plans to lower charging costs.
Sidekick tracks your MA fees, excise taxes, and charging so you stay on budget.